Legal
Moroccan security forces arrested a 42-year-old Arab national at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Turkey, is wanted by Emirati authorities following......
Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred returned to the Val-de-Marne Court of Appeal on Monday to contest his 2023 rape conviction. The court in Créteil is expected to deliver its decision by the end of the week. The case relates to an incident in October 2016. A 20-year-old woman accused Lamjarred......
French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin is set to visit Rabat for a 24-hour official trip, reinforcing the ongoing dialogue between France and Morocco on judicial and security matters. His discussions with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Ouahbi, will focus on mechanisms of legal assistance......
The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......
Police at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport apprehended a Dutch citizen of Turkish origin on Thursday, following an international arrest warrant issued by Dutch judicial authorities for alleged involvement in arms trafficking. According to a security source, the individual was detained......
Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......
Morocco has approved significant reforms to its family code (Moudawana), marking a substantial shift in the nation's approach to marriage, custody, and inheritance laws. The changes, discussed during a recent working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, aim to balance Islamic principles with......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......
Doha in a significant step towards promoting a safer and more equitable media environment, the Moroccan National Press Union (SNPM) has committed to creating an internal mechanism aimed at combating harassment and gender-based violence within the media sector. This initiative emerged from two workshops......
The postponed trial is set to resume on September 23, where the court will hear arguments from both the prosecution and defense. The appeal trial of renowned Moroccan cosmetic surgeon Hassan Tazi, previously convicted on charges of inciting others to provide false testimony, was postponed today. The......
Former Raja Casablanca President Mohamed Boudrika did not pursue political asylum in Germany, as confirmed by his family. Sources close to Boudrika maintain he remains confident in Morocco's judicial system. Boudrika has been detained since July 16 near Hamburg airport, with allegations of forgery......
Mohammed Sajid, the former mayor of Casablanca, is currently under investigation by the National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) for suspected financial mismanagement during his tenure, as reported by multiple sources. The investigation was sparked by findings from the Court of Audit, which indicated......
In a significant gesture marking Throne Day, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended royal pardons to 2,476 individuals, including prominent journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi, and Soulaimane Raissouni, alongside activists Reda Taoujni and Youssef El-Hireche. This annual tradition often coincides......
