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Morocco Prepares for Alternative Sentences Law Implementation

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......

Morocco to Implement Alternative Sentencing Law in August 2025

In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......

Overcrowding Concerns Prompt Police to Advise Against Attending Lewes Bonfire Night

As the iconic Lewes Bonfire Night approaches, Sussex Police have issued a strong warning urging individuals to refrain from attending due to serious overcrowding concerns. This annual event, celebrated on November 5, has gained notoriety for its vibrant processions and the burning of effigies representing......

A Humanitarian Step: DR Congo Frees Seriously Ill Prisoners to Alleviate Overcrowding

In a move aimed at addressing the dire conditions and overcrowding in one of its most notorious prisons, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has released 1,685 "seriously ill" inmates from Makala Prison in Kinshasa. This initiative follows a tragic incident earlier this month, where 129......

Chaos Erupts in Congo Prison: 129 Dead in Failed Jailbreak Attempt

An attempted jailbreak at Congo’s largest prison, Makala Central Prison, has resulted in the deaths of 129 people, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident, which involved a stampede and gunfire, has sparked outrage and calls for an independent investigation. According to Congolese Interior......

Tragic Swim to Ceuta: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds Amid Overcrowding

In a desperate bid for a better life, nearly 350 individuals attempted to swim to Ceuta early Thursday morning. This perilous journey was largely thwarted by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, who intercepted most of the swimmers before they reached the shore. However, 12 Algerian adults and four children......

Gaza Residents Face Perilous Choices Amid Overcrowded 'Safe Zone'

In the war-torn Gaza Strip, a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale is unfolding as thousands of residents grapple with life-threatening decisions. The Israeli military's recent evacuation orders, intended to clear areas for planned attacks, have left many Gazans in a precarious position, unable......

Khouribga Prison Refutes Allegations of Mistreatment and Misconduct

The administration of the local prison in Khouribga has vehemently denied claims circulated on certain websites concerning alleged actions by some officials who reportedly humiliated and mistreated visitors to the local prison and displayed partiality in managing food baskets provided to inmates by their......

Unveiling Morocco's Untapped Potential: The Case for Conditional Release

In a nation grappling with the weighty challenge of prison overcrowding, the concept of conditional releasen, a mechanism widely recognized as an effective means of reducing inmate populations and facilitating inmate reintegration, has yet to find its rightful place within Morocco's judicial landscape.......