Keywords: Justice


French prosecutors seek prison term and five-year ban for Rachida Dati

French financial prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence against former justice minister Rachida Dati in the corruption case linked to her past contractual relationship with former Renault-Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn. At the final hearing of the trial in Paris on Monday, September......

Morocco signals bid to host a future UN Crime Congress

Morocco has announced its intention to seek the hosting of a future edition of the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, using its participation in the 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi to highlight the importance of bringing Africa’s priorities closer to the centre......

Abu Dhabi Declaration calls for coordinated global response to cybercrime

The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice has placed the rapidly changing nature of cybercrime and technology-enabled criminal activity at the centre of the international debate, with member states adopting the Abu Dhabi Declaration as a framework for stronger cooperation. The......

Morocco eyes 2031 UN crime congress as Africa seeks stronger voice on justice and security

Morocco is considering a bid to host a future edition of the United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, using the 15th edition in Abu Dhabi as a platform to highlight African priorities in the global debate on security, justice and the rule of law. The Moroccan position was presented......

PJD confirms opposition role after Morocco election comeback

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has formally decided to remain in opposition during Morocco’s next parliamentary term, closing the door on participation in the forthcoming government. The decision was approved unanimously by the party’s National Council during an extraordinary session......

Saad Lamjarred family rejects appeal verdict and maintains singer’s innocence

The family of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has publicly rejected the latest ruling by French justice, reiterating its belief that the artist is innocent after an appeal court in Créteil handed him a heavier prison sentence. Bachir Abdou, Lamjarred’s father and a well-known Moroccan performer,......

Jamaa Mouaatassim says PJD’s natural position is first as party reviews election result

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) is facing a new strategic decision over its role in Morocco’s next government, days after the September 23 legislative elections placed the party fourth in the provisional parliamentary standings with 54 seats. The party’s National Council met in an......

Morocco elected vice-president of UN Crime Prevention Congress in Abu Dhabi

Morocco has been elected vice-president of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, strengthening its representation in a major international forum focused on crime prevention, justice systems and the rule of law. The Kingdom is represented in the Congress Bureau by......

French appeal court hands Saad Lamjarred 10-year prison sentence

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following an appeal trial in France over a case dating back to 2016. The decision was handed down by the Assize Court of Appeal in Créteil after proceedings held from September 17 to 25. Lamjarred, who had attended the hearings......