36% drop in domestic violence cases over six months

Justice Minister and Legal Advisor Nasser Al-Sameet confirmed the continued decline in domestic violence cases registered with the Public Prosecution, noting that the reduction rate reached 36 percent during the first six months of the implementation of the Law for the Protection from Domestic Violence.

In an interview with KUNA, Legal Advisor Al-Sameet explained that statistics from the Ministry of Justice showed a decrease of approximately 365 cases, with the number dropping to 646 cases between March 15 and September 13, 2026, compared to 1,011 cases during the same period in 2025.

He pointed out that the Ministry had announced a 33 percent decline in cases after the first three months of the law’s implementation, which then reached 36 percent after six months, confirming the sustained downward trend and indicating that it was not limited to the initial months.

He added that this decline is a clear indicator of the impact of Decree-Law No. 11 of 2026 concerning Protection from Domestic Violence, which provides special protection for the most vulnerable categories within the family by prohibiting the withdrawal of complaints, settlement, or pardon in cases of sexual abuse and domestic violence crimes committed against children, persons lacking legal capacity, or those with partial legal capacity, as well as crimes committed by children against one of their parents.

He clarified that the decrease in cases does not mean that efforts have reached their goal, as every case of domestic violence affects family security and stability and requires serious handling. He affirmed the Ministry of Justice’s continued monitoring of indicators and periodic assessment of the impact of legislation.

The Justice Minister stressed that protecting the family is a shared national responsibility, and that legislative development will remain linked to actual outcomes and the ability to protect members of society, curb crime, and reinforce a sense of security and stability.