The statement came just two days after the National Dialogue submitted its proposal to the presidency.

El-Sisi emphasized the need to shorten the maximum period of pretrial detention, dealing with it as a preventive measure used only when necessary for ongoing investigations, according to the statement

The statement added that the president also urged the implementation of alternative detention options, calling for compensating those who have been wrongfully detained.

“My response to the National Dialogue's recommendations stems from a genuine desire to implement the provisions of the Egyptian constitution and the National Strategy for Human Rights,” El-Sisi said.

On Monday, the Board of Trustees of the National Dialogue – a national platform to address the country’s pressing issues – submitted 24 recommendations on pretrial detention and criminal justice reform to President El-Sisi.

This came following extensive discussions involving various political leaders, human rights advocates, and civil society representatives.

The proposed adjustments suggested that pretrial detention in crimes that carry the death penalty or life imprisonment be limited to 18 months rather than two years.

Furthermore, they suggested reducing the maximum period of pretrial detention for misdemeanours from six months to four.

For felonies, however, the amendments suggested reducing detention from 18 months to 12.

The National Dialogue was launched two years ago upon a call from the president to address Egypt's diverse political, economic, and social issues.

In August 2023, the first round of discussions concluded with recommendations later submitted to the presidency, followed by a second round in January 2024 to tackle economic challenges.