Egypt’s Elderly Care Law Sets Jail and Fine Penalties for Neglect
Automated summary•2 October 2026 at 20:08
Egypt’s Law No. 19 of 2024 on the care of elderly people’s rights sets penalties for neglecting their care and for violations that put their lives at risk.
The law provides for imprisonment of up to one year and includes financial penalties for offences covered by its provisions.
The measures address failures in care that endanger older people, placing neglect within the scope of legal accountability.
The penalties form part of the law’s framework for protecting elderly people’s rights, with their safety a central concern.
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