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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......

Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Morocco’s innovative strategy leads the fight against transnational crime

Morocco is taking bold strides to combat transnational organized crime, employing a comprehensive strategy that combines legislative reforms, institutional innovation, operational efficiency, and international collaboration. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi highlighted these efforts on Thursday during......

Morocco investigates alleged cyber attack on judiciary council website

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Rabat has initiated an official investigation into reports suggesting that the website of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary may have been hacked. This decision follows social media posts alleging a cyberattack that purportedly leaked two administrative......

Algeria’s Jabaroot hacker group targets Morocco’s justice ministry in major cyberattack

The Algerian hacker group Jabaroot has claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on Morocco’s Ministry of Justice, marking the latest in a series of breaches targeting Moroccan state institutions. The incident has raised serious concerns about the country’s cybersecurity defenses......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia enhance judicial cooperation with new agreements

The Moroccan Government Council recently reviewed two pivotal cooperation agreements signed with Saudi Arabia, signifying a significant advancement in judicial collaboration between the two nations. Signed on November 13, 2024, in Riyadh, these agreements were presented by Morocco’s Minister of......

Recognizing Women's Domestic Work: A Major Legal Reform in Preparation in Morocco

During an international conference on the legal value of unpaid domestic work, Moroccan justice minister abdellatif ouahbi announced an ambitious initiative aimed at reforming the country's laws to recognize domestic work, predominantly performed by women, as an essential economic contribution, particularly......

Recognizing unpaid domestic work: Morocco's Justice Ministry sparks international debate

The Ministry of Justice has convened an international seminar focused on the recognition and valuation of unpaid domestic work in divorce cases—an essential step in the reform of the Family Code. In collaboration with the European Union and the Council of Europe, the seminar took place on April......

International Bar Association conference opens in Marrakech to discuss labor law and diversity

The annual conference of the International Bar Association (IBA), which unites over 80,000 lawyers from leading law firms worldwide, commenced in Marrakech under the theme "Labor Law and Diversity." This significant event is organized by the IBA's Committee on Labor Law and Industrial Relations,......