Justice minister denies imposing EGP 20,000 on new marriages

Omar Marawan, Minister of Justice, said, during televised statements with Sada Al-Balad, that the draft personal status law includes new points and provisions that were not present in the previous law, indicating that the law aims to support the Egyptian family.

"I say to the citizens that there must be trust in officials, there is nothing that can be done except for the benefit of the people, and the opposing party is spreading lies. Do not submit to any incorrect rumors, the state is honest and moving in the right direction, and it works only for your benefit," minister of justice added.

Marawan pointed out that the personal status law will be referred to a societal dialogue before parliament, stressing that the law is based on scientific foundations and will satisfy most families, or newly weds.