Royal Pardon in Morocco: King Mohammed VI's Strategic Move on National Day
In a significant gesture coinciding with the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 5,516 individuals across Morocco, as announced by the Ministry of Justice.
The pardon impacts 685 individuals sentenced by various courts. Among these, 548 are currently in detention, with 15 receiving full pardons for immediate release. Additionally, 529 detainees have had their sentences reduced, and four life sentences have been commuted to fixed terms.
The statement highlighted that 137 individuals not in detention have also benefited. This includes 26 individuals pardoned from their prison terms, while eight have had prison sentences lifted but fines upheld. Furthermore, 98 people have been pardoned from fines, with some receiving full pardons for both sentences and fines.
In a notable move, His Majesty King Mohammed VI extended pardons to 4,831 individuals involved in cases related to cannabis cultivation. These pardons apply to those convicted, prosecuted, or wanted, contingent upon meeting specific conditions.
The Ministry of Justice clarified that this decision aligns with a broader strategy involving the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities. This agency is responsible for overseeing the industrialization, transformation, and export of cannabis, as well as the import of products for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial purposes.
This initiative also aims to encourage alternative crops and non-agricultural activities in regions traditionally dependent on cannabis cultivation.
The royal pardon on this national day underscores King Mohammed VI’s approach to balancing legal enforcement with social reintegration. The Ministry’s statement emphasized that this gesture is intended to help beneficiaries adapt to Morocco’s evolving regulatory landscape, particularly within the framework of the country’s new cannabis policy.
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