Legal
The Moroccan parliament is examining bill 66.23, a draft reform that aims to reshape the structure and entry conditions of the legal profession. The proposed legislation has triggered debate among lawmakers, particularly over access to the bar and the future profile of legal practitioners in the country. The......
Morocco and Burkina Faso moved to strengthen their judicial partnership during high level meetings held at the Court of Cassation in Rabat, where senior officials from both countries discussed legal reforms, institutional coordination and new areas of cooperation linked to modern judicial challenges. A......
Morocco is advancing its transcontinental partnerships to combat terrorism, with a focus on its quadripartite collaboration with France, Spain, and Belgium. This initiative, underpinned by the Quadripartite Agreement, showcases significant progress in addressing global security threats. Speaking at......
Morocco’s family courts reported a slight uptick in divorce filings in 2024, yet overall judgments decreased, signaling a growing preference for peaceful separations. According to the 2024 annual report by the Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), mutual consent divorces accounted for nearly......
A man who suffered severe burns in a brutal attack in Al Hoceima has died from his injuries at Tangier University Hospital Center after several days in intensive care. The victim, an artist with special needs and a motor disability, sustained third-degree burns when another man set him on fire during......
Morocco’s Ministry of Justice announced that Law No. 03-23, amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, officially came into force on September 8 following its publication in the Official Bulletin. This reform is being hailed as a transformative step in strengthening the rule of law, modernizing the......
Courts across Morocco have begun applying alternative sentences as part of a new law aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing the justice system. By September 4, just two weeks after the law came into effect on August 22, Moroccan courts had issued 107 alternative rulings. Variety of alternative......
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected recent reports suggesting delays in the implementation of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences. In a statement, the DGAPR clarified that significant progress has been made to ensure the law’s effective......
The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly denied allegations published by the Spanish newspaper La Gaceta regarding a Moroccan national recently arrested in Spain. In a statement issued Thursday, the DGAPR dismissed the claims as “completely unfounded.” Allegations......
Morocco’s judicial police have arrested activist Ibtissame Lachgar following the circulation of a controversial photo showing her wearing a T-shirt with the phrase "Allah is a lesbian." The image quickly sparked outrage across the country and beyond, prompting mass reports on social media......
Morocco’s Constitutional Court has invalidated several pivotal provisions in the proposed Civil Procedure Code (Law 23.02), dealing a significant blow to the Justice Ministry's reform agenda led by Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The ruling underscores concerns over judicial independence, legal......
Morocco is preparing to introduce an innovative judicial framework for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with plans to establish courtrooms inside stadiums. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced the initiative, which aims to manage minor offenses committed by foreign visitors efficiently and in accordance......
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......
