Egyptian MP calls for death penalty for rape and end of reduced sentences for “honor killings”

Egypt Independent · 29‏/10‏/2026، 11:47:40 ص

Egyptian Parliament Member Fatma Adel, representing the Justice Party, introduced a landmark draft bill aimed at overhauling key provisions of the Egyptian Penal Code (Law #58 of 1937). The proposed legislation seeks to eliminate legal leniency for “honor killings,” toughen penalties for sexual assault and rape, and restrict judicial discretion in granting reduced sentences for … The post Egyptian MP calls for death penalty for rape and end of reduced sentences for “honor killings” appeared first on Egypt Independent .