Morocco wants to prevent NGOs from filing complaints against corrupt elected officials

The Moroccan government adopted draft law no. 03.23, amending criminal procedure law no. 22.01, which restricts investigations into public property offenses to specific authorities. This has sparked criticism from NGOs, who argue it undermines civil society's role in holding officials accountable for corruption.

Armament : Morocco publishes legal framework for its military industry

Morocco aims to have a local military industry. It thus intends to demand from its weapon suppliers an «industrial compensation». The legal framework to promote this strategic activity has just been finalized and published in the Kingdom’s Official Bulletin.

Morocco’s Tourism Ministry explains law 30-20 aimed at supporting operators

The House of Representatives adopted, Wednesday, law 30-20 enacting specific provisions for travel contracts, tourist stays and air transport contracts. Mehdi Taleb, head of the regulation, development and quality department at the Tourism Ministry explains the new law and reassures customers.

Morocco’s Tourism Ministry introduces a law in favor of companies but harsh on customers

Tourism is one of the many sectors seriously affected by the consequences of the current health crisis. In an attempt to save it, Morocco has introduced a law reassuring for businesses but harsh on customers.

Animal welfare NGOs outraged after a man plowed into a flock of sheep in Morocco

Animal welfare NGOs told Yabiladi Sunday that they are filing a complaint against the Frenchman who ran into a flock of sheep with his car in El Mansouria, a small town near Casablanca. Outraged by the inhuman act, they called for the review of animal protection laws in the country.

Covid-19 : Morocco to fine and sentence those who break the state of health emergency

Morocco's right to access information law is at risk of being ineffective [Opinion]

In March 2020, Morocco’s right to access information law has been implemented. The long-awaited law, however, remains hard to apply due to several shortcomings in both the public and private sectors.

How liquor tycoon John Paul DeJoria changed a Texas law to win a court battle against Morocco

American billionaire John Paul DeJoria has led a long court battle against a Moroccan company after a failed oil project he promised to launch in the Kingdom. Lobbying to change a Texas law, he escaped a $123-million Moroccan settlement.

The burqa ban in the Netherlands, a «discriminatory» law to Dutch-Moroccans

Put in place on August 1st, the new burqa ban is seen as a «discriminatory» law by Dutch-Moroccans living in the Netherlands. Passed in 2018, the law was dubbed «Islamophobic» and provocative to the Muslim community in the country.

Morocco passes law on Islamic insurance