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Keywords: Legal reform
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......
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......
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 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......
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......
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,......
A white Florida woman, Susan Lorincz, was convicted of manslaughter on Friday for the fatal shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens, a Black mother of four, in a case that has sparked national debate on racial bias and self-defense laws. The all-white jury delivered the verdict after two and a half hours......
In a significant development drawing concern from women's rights activists in Morocco, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has proposed the removal of "public prosecution in disputes where the state is not a party." This potential legal reform has been met with considerable skepticism within......