Child Endangerment Punishable by Imprisonment and Fines Under Egyptian Law

Egypt’s Child Law provides for imprisonment and fines for those who commit acts that place a child at risk, establishing criminal penalties for child endangerment.

The provisions are set out in Child Law No. 12 of 1996, as amended by Law No. 126 of 2008.

The legislation identifies circumstances in which a child is considered to be at risk. These legally defined situations form the basis for determining whether the child-endangerment provisions apply.

The legal warning underscores that placing a child in danger can carry criminal consequences. The supplied summary does not specify the circumstances listed in the law, the length of imprisonment or the amount of the fine.