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The nation’s talking heads turned their attention to the House of Representatives last night to cover the passing of the long-debated Criminal Procedures Law. Also on the legislative agenda were proposed amendments to the long-standing Old Rent Law — a long-time topic favorite on the airwaves.
The new Criminal Procedures Law is “a major milestone in criminal justice,” MP Ihab Ramzy told Al Sa’aa Al Sadesa’s Azza Mostafa (watch, runtime: 7:47). “This law protects citizens from abuse of power and raises the ceiling on rights and freedoms,” Ramzy said. Over on Al Hayah Al Youm, MP Ihab El Tamawy — who chaired the subcommittee that drafted the law — gave host Mohamed Sherdy a rundown of its most significant provisions (watch, runtime: 3:50), describing it as “historic” during a speech at the House yesterday. We have the full rundown on the new law in the news well above.
Parliament also received the long-awaited draft of the Old Rent Law from the government yesterday, Housing Committee and MP Tarek Shoukry told Sherif Amer on Yahduth Fi Masr (watch, runtime: 6:57). A joint committee will kick off discussions on Monday, with the participation of the housing, local development, and justice ministers. The legislation follows a Supreme Constitutional Court ruling last November that deemed the current fixed rental values for residential units unconstitutional, calling on lawmakers to amend the law.
One proposal under discussion would set a minimum rent of EGP 500 per month for residential units in rural areas and EGP 1k in major cities. The increases would be introduced gradually over five years, Shoukry said, adding that these figures are still being reviewed. Lawmakers will also study other factors, including building age, unit size, and tenant income. Parliament aims to pass the bill within the next two months.
DATA POINT- Some 3 mn residential units fall under the old rent regime — 81% of them located in Greater Cairo and Alexandria, and the remaining 19% elsewhere across the country.
ALSO ON THE AIRWAVES- With the first trial session underway, Ala Mas’ouleety’s Ahmed Moussa weighed in on the high-profile case of a minor who was allegedly molested by a senior official at a private language school in Damanhour back in February 2024. “Let justice take its course,” Moussa said (watch, runtime: 4:56), calling on viewers to “trust the Egyptian judiciary” and “preserve societal peace.”
