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Morocco advances overhaul of criminal procedure code to modernize justice system

Morocco’s House of Councillors has approved a draft law aimed at reforming the country’s Criminal Procedure Code, marking a significant step in modernizing the nation’s legal framework. Draft Law No. 03.23 was passed with 24 votes in favor, four against, and two abstentions. A pivotal......

Morocco reduces pre-trial detention rates to historic low

Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its judicial system by reducing pre-trial detainees to less than 30% of the total prison population during specific periods. This achievement, described as historic by the country’s chief public prosecutor, reflects a significant improvement in......

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal declines appeal, hopes for presidential pardon

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has decided not to appeal his five-year prison sentence in Algeria, instead placing his hopes on a presidential pardon, according to France 24. Sansal, 80, was sentenced in March 2025 by a court in Dar El Beida for undermining Algeria’s territorial integrity.......

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of major charges but faces up to 20 years for lesser convictions

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has been acquitted of federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution—a federal felony—one involving his ex-girlfriend,......

Former Raja Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika sentenced to five years in prison

A court in Casablanca has sentenced Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Club Athletic and a Moroccan parliamentarian, to five years in prison for fraud, forgery, and issuing bad cheques. The verdict also includes a payment of MAD 664,000 in damages to victims and a one-year ban on issuing......

Moroccan police intercept over 3 tons of cannabis near Essaouira

Moroccan authorities have successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of cannabis near the coastal city of Essaouira, marking another milestone in the country’s fight against international drug trafficking. Major drug bust near Sidi Ishaq Early Tuesday morning, regional......

Prosecutors weigh new charges against Lucy Letby as investigations expand

Prosecutors are reviewing evidence that could lead to additional charges against Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others during her time at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed it had received......

Former doctoral student to plead guilty in Idaho student murders

A man who was pursuing a doctorate in criminal justice has been scheduled to enter a guilty plea for the stabbing deaths of four students from a university in Idaho. The plea deal with prosecutors would avoid the possibility of the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger, 30, had previously pleaded not guilty......

Film kiss sparks outrage and legal action in Morocco over public decency concerns

A kiss between two foreign actors, filmed at the iconic Place du 9 Avril in Tangier, has ignited a heated debate in Morocco, leading to a formal legal complaint and sparking a national conversation about public morality, artistic expression, and the nation’s cultural identity. A controversial......

Morocco leads global efforts against cultural property trafficking

Morocco is hosting an international conference in Rabat focused on combating the trafficking of cultural property. The six-day event brings together experts and policymakers to discuss the role of customs authorities in protecting cultural heritage from illegal trade, a growing global issue. Morocco's......

UK court upholds F-35 parts export to Israel amid legal challenges

The United Kingdom’s High Court has ruled that the government can continue exporting components for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, despite concerns they might be used in violations of international humanitarian law during the conflict in Gaza. In a 72-page decision issued on Monday, Judges Stephen......

Moroccan authorities intercept 102,000 pills in Bab Sebta smuggling operation

Moroccan authorities successfully halted a significant drug trafficking attempt at the Bab Sebta border post on Saturday evening. The coordinated operation, carried out by Morocco’s national police and customs services, uncovered 102,000 Rivotril tablets hidden in a vehicle. The vehicle, registered......

Fez court orders city to compensate family after stray dog attack on child

A court in Fez has ordered the city’s municipality to pay compensation to the family of a young girl who was attacked by a stray dog in one of the city’s neighborhoods. The ruling underscores growing public pressure on Moroccan authorities to address the escalating issue of stray dogs across......

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