UPDATE October 2026: Egypt is considering a comprehensive new family law system for those of all faiths. In general terms, Egyptian law is codified and (notwithstanding the reference to shari’ain Article 2 of the Constitution) based on the French-style civil law system. However, as is common across the Middle East, family law in Egypt is aContinue reading “Family Law in Egypt”
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Legal System of Egypt
In the last 100 years, the Egyptian Legal System provided the model for many other nations in the Middle East. Article 2 of the 2014 Egyptian Constitution states that Islam is the religion of the state and that the principles of shari’a are the main source of legislation. Article 3 states that “The principles of theContinue reading “Legal System of Egypt”
