Omar Marawan, Minister of Justice, said on Thursday that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi asked him to work on developing the judiciary system and services provided to citizens, courts, and real estate registry.
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Khaled Mery[/caption]
“Since December 2019, we worked on construction and raising the efficiency of the Egyptian courts so that they would be in an appropriate image for the Egyptian citizen, followed by raising the efficiency of the human factor,” Marawan told Khaled Mery, who presents Kelmet El-Ser (The Password) weekly TV show on Sada El-Balad satellite channel.
He added that the real estate registry offices have witnessed significant modernization recently, pointing out that by the end of this year all courts would be developed.
Marwan revealed that the City of Justice will be an important part of the New Administrative Capital, stressing that “It is a smart city and the President said that that city includes all state institutions.
Egypt's digital system includes all services, lawsuits and all real estate registry procedures so that modern technology helps significantly saving time and effort.
“The Egyptian society’s resort to the judiciary proves that it’s civilized and reflects the citizens’ trust in the judiciary,” Marawan told Mery.
Human Rights File
The Minister of Justice affirmed that the human rights strategy is an obligation of the government to itself, noting that it is preparing a road map within five years. “There are important and distinguished cadres in the field of human rights.”
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He added that “We are working for the public interest and in accordance with a national vision,” reforming the Justice Ministry’s readiness for cooperation with civil society and human rights organizations.
Marwan stressed that there is no political trials in Egypt, noting that there is a difference between the absent and the forcibly disappeared.
“The forcibly disappeared term is over after all facts were disclosed,” the minister stressed.
He noted that Sisi reaffirmed that the judiciary has a prestigious position in the society for the spread of safety and tranquility.
Marawan said that there is no eternal law, and every law is linked to certain circumstances. Thus, every law is subject to amendment, but the amendments are not made randomly.
"One of the objectives of the National Human Rights Strategy is to surround pretrial detention with more guarantees."
Religion-related Files
Marawan said: "We need an official document to reveal religion’s status to deal with personal status issues in accordance with the constitution.”
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The Minister of Justice stressed that President Sisi’s interest in the human rights file is not a surprise, but it has been an ongoing interest for years, adding: “The human rights file must be well prepared and we are not ashamed of our situation… Egypt’s vision in human rights respects our identity, customs and our traditions.”
In a related context, Marawan said "The Public Prosecution inspects prisons on a monthly basis, not with prior notification."
"I visited prisons during the preparation of the human rights report, and there are documented recordings of prominent political figures, and their testimonies spoke truthfully and honestly in prisons,” he manifested.
He added that “The visitors talked in documented recordings about the form of good care the prisoners receive inside prisons,” stressing that “the image that is circulated about prisons in Egypt is completely false."
As for the appointment of women at the Public Prosecution Office and the State Council, he deemed it “a real victory for women,” noting that this is thanks to the political will of President Sisi.
The Minister of Justice manifested that the “My Password” is seriousness and commitment to excellence, stressing that scientific planning, serious implementation, and careful follow-up are behind the tangible achievements on the land of Egypt.
During his interview with Mery, Marawan, touched on the personal status law for Christians, saying: "It is under study… When all texts are reviewed, it will be referred to the government and then Parliament… The Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical Churches share their views in the proposed draft law, and every church puts its vision into the law."
“Each church has its own provisions within the personal status law,” he added.
With regard to the Personal Status Law for Muslims, Marwan said: "We have an existing draft of the Personal Status Law, and it must come out in a balanced manner to guarantee the rights of men and women."
Marawan noted, "The legislator takes into account all interests and sets balanced provisions in the Personal Status Law."
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