Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi recently underscored that Morocco’s Code of Criminal Law is not immutable, but rather a legal framework poised for revision. Speaking at a study session in the House of Representatives, he highlighted ongoing challenges faced by courts, particularly regarding......

The Senegalese Parliament has passed a new law allowing for the mutual transfer of convicted prisoners between Senegal and Morocco. This legislation, which focuses on assisting detainees, particularly migrants, aims to repatriate numerous young Senegalese imprisoned in Morocco while attempting irregular......

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......

In a significant milestone for legal cooperation, Morocco has successfully secured the establishment of the first regional office of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) in Africa. This proposal was unanimously approved during a recent meeting of the HCCH's Council on General......

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......

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who led the country from 2012 to 2024, is set to face legal proceedings for "extremely serious" actions during his administration, according to the current government. Sall is accused of being responsible for the "false figures" revealed in......

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......

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

Moroccan National Commission for Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) on Monday in Fez. Now, this new deal intends to enhance cooperation between the two countries on protecting personal......

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Morocco is preparing to implement stricter regulations for electric scooter users through amendments to Law No. 52.05. The new legislation aims to address the growing presence of electric scooters on Moroccan streets and reduce associated accidents. Under......

Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was released from Oudaia Prison in Marrakech early this morning after completing a one-year sentence for her involvement in the high-profile “Hamza Mon Bb” case. The release, which took place at 6 a.m., was carried out discreetly to avoid media attention, according......

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......