Egypt’s Public Prosecution has launched child-safe interview rooms across prosecution offices nationwide, in a step aimed at making the justice process more protective and less distressing for minors.
Announced on April 15th, 2026, the initiative was unveiled at the Prosecutor-General’s office in the presence of senior officials and representatives from several national institutions, including Maya Morsy, Amal Ammar, Sahar El-Sonbaty, the National Council for Persons with Disabilities and UNICEF.
The newly introduced rooms are designed to provide children with a more secure and psychologically supportive environment during investigations. Rather than exposing minors to the pressure of traditional legal settings, the spaces are intended to offer greater privacy and reduce the emotional strain that can come with giving testimony.
According to the Public Prosecution, the rooms have been adapted to suit different age groups and psychological needs. They are also fitted with monitoring systems linked to supervising prosecutors’ offices, allowing investigations to proceed while preserving additional safeguards for children.
Alongside the rollout, the Public Prosecution has also introduced a psychological guidance manual for prosecutors, offering best practices for communicating with children and handling investigations involving minors with greater sensitivity and care.
The move reflects a broader effort to strengthen child protection mechanisms within the legal system, with plans to expand similar child-safe spaces across the country.
