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Morocco enacts criminal procedure reform to modernize justice system

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......

Morocco adopts new criminal procedure code to strengthen rule of law

Morocco has officially adopted Law No. 03-23, which amends and supplements the criminal procedure code, published in the Official Bulletin on September 8, 2025. The Ministry of Justice describes this reform as a major step toward strengthening the rule of law, modernizing the judiciary, and boosting......

Morocco launches alternative sentencing law to reshape criminal justice system

Morocco has enacted its alternative penalties law, marking a transformative shift in the nation’s criminal justice approach. Effective as of Friday, the legislation introduces non-custodial sentences for certain offenses, aiming to alleviate prison overcrowding while fostering rehabilitation and......

Moroccan court rejects key reforms in civil procedure law, citing constitutional violations

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 unveils special stadium courts for 2030 World Cup to expedite justice

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 adopts criminal procedure reform to strengthen justice and human rights

The Moroccan Parliament has officially adopted a landmark bill reforming the Code of Criminal Procedure, marking a significant step toward the modernization of the country’s justice system and the consolidation of the rule of law. According to a statement from the Ministry of Justice, the reform......

Morocco advances overhaul of criminal procedure code to modernize justice system

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......

Rwanda commemorates 31 years of liberation in Morocco

Rwandans in Morocco came together on Friday to mark Kwibuka 31, the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. The ceremony, held at the Rwandan Embassy in Rabat, highlighted the nation’s journey from tragedy to resilience. Remembering the past The event, attended by Rwandans living in Morocco,......

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......