Legal
Morocco's Public Prosecutor, Hassan Daki, has called on courts across the country to gear up for the implementation of Law No. 43.22 on alternative sentences, set to take effect in August 2025. This directive comes as part of a broader strategy to address prison overcrowding and promote the rehabilitation......
In a significant step towards enhancing the protection of human rights and ensuring fair judicial processes, the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) and the Delegation for Human Rights have signed a framework cooperation agreement. The agreement, finalized on Wednesday in Salé, aims to strengthen......
The sentencing of Moroccan social media personality Reda Bouzidi, known as "Ould Chinwiya," to three years in prison has reignited discussions about the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of influencers in the digital age. Bouzidi, alongside another influencer, "Bent Abbas,"......
The First Instance Court of Marrakech has handed Moroccan actress Karima Gouit a two-month prison sentence, along with a fine of MAD 500 ($50) and additional legal fees. Furthermore, the court ordered her to pay MAD 5,000 ($500) in damages to the civil plaintiff. The charges stemmed from an incident......
In a significant move to combat illegal abortion practices and related crimes, police in Fez have arrested eight individuals, including a nurse and a herbalist, for their involvement in illicit drug sales and abortion facilitation. The arrests took place on Friday, November 29, following a targeted operation......
A watershed ruling for women's rights in Morocco has been overturned, as the country's Court of Cassation annulled what had been the nation's first-ever conviction for marital rape. The October 10 decision has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and renewed calls for urgent......
In a startling turn of events, Jonathan Harroch, the owner of the prominent Moroccan gym chain City Club, finds himself at the center of a complex legal and public relations storm. Harroch's police custody has been extended until October 15, potentially lasting up to 72 hours, as authorities delve......
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......
In a compelling statement made during a press conference today, Amina Bouayach, the President of the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH), emphasized the pressing need for the abolition of the death penalty in Morocco. This address coincided with World Day Against the Death Penalty, which this year......
As the global community prepares to observe World Day Against the Death Penalty, Morocco stands at a crossroads in its approach to capital punishment. A coalition of prominent human rights organizations in the country has announced plans for a press conference on October 10th to address the ongoing challenges......
In a courtroom in Morocco, a harrowing case has unfolded, shedding light on a brutal crime that has sent shockwaves through the nation. The Mazan mass rape trial, a landmark legal battle, has sparked intense public interest and ignited crucial conversations about gender-based violence and societal norms. The......
In a recent development that has sparked debate and concern, the Spanish National Court has issued a ruling that has significant implications for Moroccan asylum seekers. The court's decision, which sets a stringent bar for asylum qualification, has left many questioning the future of those seeking......
In a significant move reflecting the ongoing tensions between Morocco and Spain, the Moroccan Press Committee has lodged a formal complaint against a Spanish journalist. This action stems from allegations of defamation made by the journalist, who has reportedly made disparaging remarks about Morocco's......
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