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Former Cairo Judge Calls for Constitution Change to Toughen Punishments for Juvenile Offenders
The article explains that Counselor Mohamed El-Feki, the former Cairo Criminal Court Chief, emphasizes the necessity of amending the Egyptian constitution to impose stricter penalties on minors who commit serious crimes such as murder, rape, and drug trafficking. He stresses that Articles 70 and 80 of the constitution set the age of a child at 18 years, which prevents imposing harsher penalties, including the death penalty, on minors under that age. He affirms that changing the child and criminal law statutes can only be achieved after amending the constitutional texts, aiming to strike a balance between protecting children's rights and deterring serious crimes. Moreover, he points out the legislative paradox whereby youths aged 15 and 16 are regarded as marriage and family members, yet are simultaneously punished as minors when committing serious offenses. This situation calls for a comprehensive review of the legal framework to ensure the protection of society and children's rights.
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