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Morocco legal reform bill 66.23 sparks parliamentary tensions over lawyers

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......

Sharp decline in underage marriages reported in Morocco

Morocco has recorded a significant reduction in underage marriages over the past seven years, according to new data presented by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. Speaking before the House of Representatives, the minister revealed that the number of cases dropped from 26,298 in 2017 to 8,955 in 2024,......

Morocco records only 564 organ donations over a decade despite growing awareness

Morocco’s Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has highlighted the persistently low rates of organ donation in the country, despite a gradual increase in registration requests in recent years. Speaking at an event organized by the Advisory Council for Human Organ Transplantation at the Faculty......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

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's criminal law code open to reform, but concerns linger over DNA database

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......

Justice Minister's Recruitment Saga Ignites Controversy and Calls for Transparency

The Moroccan Justice Minister, Abdellatif Ouahbi, is at the center of intense criticism following the appointment of his former advisor, Mohamed Abdelouahab Rafiki, also known as Abou Hafs, as a judicial delegate. Rafiki's recruitment has raised concerns because his age exceeds the legal limit for......