Mohamed Beltagy: Criminal Procedure Law Delay Aims to Ensure System Readiness

MP Mohamed Beltagy, a member of the House of Representatives’ Economic Affairs Committee, said postponing implementation of the new Criminal Procedure Law for a year is intended to ensure the system is fully prepared.

The law is now set to take effect on October 1, 2027, rather than October 2026, according to Beltagy.

His remarks framed the delay as a preparatory measure, with the additional time aimed at completing readiness for the law’s implementation.

Beltagy did not outline specific preparations in the remarks provided or identify which aspects of the system still require work before the new start date.