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Morocco establishes first regional office of the Hague Conference on Private International Law in Africa

In a significant milestone for legal cooperation, Morocco has successfully secured the establishment of the first regional office of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) in Africa. This proposal was unanimously approved during a recent meeting of the HCCH's Council on General......

Moroccan Family Code Overhaul: Modernizing Rights While Preserving Cultural Values

His Majesty King Mohammed VI  initiated a comprehensive overhaul of the Family Code (Moudawana) during a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca. This reform, marking the 20th anniversary of the current code, aims to align family law with Morocco's evolving social landscape while preserving......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

Morocco's Highest Court Reverses Groundbreaking Marital Rape Verdict

A watershed ruling for women's rights in Morocco has been overturned, as the country's Court of Cassation annulled what had been the nation's first-ever conviction for marital rape. The October 10 decision has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and renewed calls for urgent......

Morocco's National Human Rights Council President Urges Stronger Torture Prevention Measures

In a significant move towards bolstering human rights protections in Morocco, Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has urged for a more robust implementation of the Istanbul Protocol within the country's legal framework. Speaking at a seminar focused on enhancing......

Morocco's Women's Rights: A Call for Swift Legal Reforms to Empower and Protect

In a nation where cultural traditions and religious beliefs often intertwine with legal frameworks, the issue of women's rights in Morocco demands urgent attention and transformative legal interventions. The current legal landscape, though evolving, continues to present significant challenges and......

Morocco Enacts Alternative Sentencing Law in Penal System Overhaul

Morocco has officially implemented a new law that introduces non-custodial sentencing options for minor offenses, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing penal system reform efforts. Morocco’s new alternative sentencing law, which has sparked considerable debate in political......

Morocco Modernizes Criminal Law: Balancing Rights and Safety

The Moroccan Government Council has taken a significant step towards modernizing the nation's legal system by approving amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law. This move, part of a broader judicial reform initiative, aims to strike a delicate balance between societal protection and individual rights. On......

Morocco Advances Cannabis Reform with Royal Pardons for Over 4,800

In a significant move reflecting Morocco’s shifting cannabis policy, King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to 4,831 individuals involved in cannabis-related offenses, predominantly from the Rif region. Announced by the Ministry of Justice on the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution,......