Keywords: Justice


Former French Minister Jean-Vincent Placé Faces Sexual Assault Trial in Paris

Former French secretary of state Jean-Vincent Placé appeared before the criminal court in Paris on October 29, 2026, to face allegations of sexual assault involving two women. The former environmentalist politician denies the accusations, which concern incidents allegedly committed during trips......

Morocco Resolves 40,000 Criminal Cases Through Conciliation as Courts Face Heavy Caseloads

Morocco is expanding the use of conciliation to settle eligible criminal cases without resorting to conventional prosecution, with approximately 40,000 cases resolved through the procedure, according to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. Speaking before the House of Councillors in Rabat on October......

Ben Nsnas Case: Rabat Appeal Court Confirms Prison Term and Three-Year Publishing Ban

A court in Rabat has upheld the prison sentence and financial penalty imposed on Moroccan YouTuber Ben Nsnas, while introducing additional restrictions that will prevent him from producing online content for three years. The ruling, delivered late on Monday night into Tuesday, October 27, 2026, represents......

FEDE Launches Human Rights Award to Encourage Moroccan Students to Take Action

Morocco’s higher education sector is gaining a new initiative designed to connect academic learning with practical engagement in human rights. The European Federation of Schools (FEDE) has introduced a dedicated student award in partnership with the Council of Europe’s office in Morocco,......

Aït El Jid Case: Morocco’s Appeals Court Overturns Hamieddine’s Three-Year Sentence

Morocco’s Court of Appeal in Fes has acquitted Abdelali Hamieddine, a prominent figure in the Justice and Development Party (PJD), overturning his previous conviction in a case linked to the 1993 death of left-wing student Mohamed Benaïssa Aït El Jid. The criminal chamber delivered its......

Morocco’s PJD Challenges Government Promises and Unveils Four Anti-Corruption Bills

Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) has challenged the credibility and scope of the government’s policy commitments, arguing that several electoral promises have been diluted or insufficiently explained in the programme presented to Parliament. During a debate at the House of Representatives......

Hind Rajab Foundation Urges US Investigation Into Former Israeli Military Officer

The Hind Rajab Foundation has called on US authorities to investigate and arrest a former Israeli military officer it suspects of involvement in the 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza. The organisation claims the individual is currently in the United States, although American......

Morocco’s Death Penalty Debate: Amina Bouayach Urges Legislative Action on Abolition

Morocco’s long-standing suspension of executions has renewed calls for a decisive shift in criminal justice policy, with Amina Bouayach, president of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), urging the government and Parliament to turn the abolition of capital punishment into a legislative priority. Speaking......

Trump Faces New Legal Challenge Over 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

A new legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s trade policy is testing the limits of executive authority over import duties, with a New Jersey-based food importer seeking to overturn tariffs of up to 50% imposed on a range of Canadian products. Filed on Tuesday at the U.S. Court of International......