Slow Litigation in Egypt - Causes and Legislative Solutions

This article discusses the suffering of citizens and judges due to the slow litigation procedures in Egyptian courts, and the resulting delay in obtaining rights for many years. Mr. Mohamed Reda reviews the main reason for this phenomenon, which is the inflation of the legal arsenal and the conflict of texts resulting from the abundance of laws and the multiplicity of legislative bodies. He also points to the existence of old legislation dating back to before 1952, which makes it unsuitable for keeping pace with the requirements of the era and current developments. He explains that the multiplicity of legislative bodies creates a state of confusion for both the judge and the litigant while considering cases. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the necessity of unifying the legislative body and launching a legislative revolution to purify and update laws through specialized committees, ensuring the simplification of procedures and accelerating the pace of justice.