Morocco's new check law regularizes over 16,000 cases

Government aligns with Constitutional Court on National Press Council reform

Morocco's new online justice platform raises concerns over privacy

The Moroccan Ministry of Justice's launch of an online platform for in absentia proceedings has sparked controversy over potential breaches of personal data protection laws and the presumption of innocence, as it publishes sensitive information about individuals wanted in criminal cases.

Constitutional Court strikes down key provisions of Moroccan press law

The Constitutional Court has invalidated key provisions of Law No. 026.25, dealing a blow to the Moroccan government by siding with critics who argue the law undermines constitutional principles of press independence and democratic representation. This landmark ruling, prompted by a parliamentary petition, highlights significant imbalances in the composition and functioning of the National Press Council, as outlined in the Constitution.

Gen Z protests in Morocco : Security expert defends police intervention

Morocco implements Law 43.22 on alternative penalties to reduce recidivism

On Friday, the law on alternative sentencing officially came into force, marking a significant step in Morocco’s criminal justice reform. The new legislation offers alternatives to prison for certain types of offenses, with the aim of encouraging rehabilitation and reducing reliance on incarceration.

The tragedy of four-year-old Ghita raises questions about coastal law enforcement in Morocco

The Berrechid Court of First Instance has postponed the trial of the individual involved in the Sidi Rahal beach accident to June 30. The victim was Ghita who was seriously injured by a speeding off-road vehicle towing a jet ski. The tragedy underscores clear violations of legal regulations, beginning with Law 81.12 on coastal protection.

The regional office of the HCCH for Africa to be established in Morocco

New decree restricts citizenship to those with direct blood ties to Italy

The Italian Chamber of Deputies has definitively approved the decree on citizenship acquisition, with 137 votes in favor, 83 against, and two abstentions. The decree establishes the principle that citizenship transmission must be based on a genuine connection to the country, both for the citizen ancestors and the descendants receiving citizenship.

Morocco trade union considers international action against strike law

The National Federation of the Agricultural Sector (FNSA) and the public utility NGO CETIM have announced they will appeal to UN mechanisms to challenge the organic law on strikes, which was passed by the Moroccan Parliament in February. The unions that participated in the general strike in response to this law point to insufficient guarantees of this right in the text.