Morocco's path to abolishing the death penalty gains momentum

On the occasion of World Day Against the Death Penalty, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) marked October 10 by expressing hope for a reform of the Penal Code that could lead to a legal abolition of the death penalty. Both institutional and civil society actors are advocating for Morocco to take this significant step, following its vote in favor of the UN moratorium on capital punishment.

Death penalty : Will Morocco's vote in favor of a moratorium pave the way for abolition ?

On December 15, the United Nations will hold a plenary vote on the moratorium on the death penalty. In a historic announcement, Morocco confirmed its support for the resolution for the first time, breaking with its tradition of abstaining in successive votes held every two years. Will Morocco's vote in favor of a this moratorium pave the Way for abolition ?