At a time when the reform of the Family Code is under debate, a survey conducted by Afrobarometer reveals that nearly 8 out of 10 Moroccans call for a reform based on Islamic law.
The Party of Justice and Development (PJD) led by Abdelilah Benkirane, is expressing its opposition to the reform of the Family Code. At least, for certain proposals.
The Secretary General of the PJD, Abdelilah Benkirane, is relaunching the debate on the reform of the Moudawana and the Penal Code, promising strong actions if the Minister of Justice introduces amendments that undermine the family unit.
The abandonment of children born out of wedlock is a social phenomenon that is growing in Morocco. The authorities plan to introduce a new measure to force the parents of these children to assume their responsibilities.
Since the entry into force of the Family Code in 2004, divorce cases have increased in Morocco, reaching a total of 26,957 cases in 2021, according to the Ministry of Justice.
King Mohammed VI recently announced the reform of the Family Code, nearly 20 years after its adoption, in order to establish more equality between men and women in matters of inheritance, marriage of minors, etc.
Family and women’s rights were featured in the speech addressed on Saturday evening by King Mohammed VI on the occasion of the celebration of the Throne Feast . The Sovereign called for respect for women’s rights and a bold and fair reform of the Family Code.
The deputies of the Rassemblement national indépendant (RNI) have just relaunched the debate on child marriage by tabling a bill that provides for its abolition.
The family court in Safi rejected the request of a Moroccan who decided to divorce while his wife is pregnant. For the judge, a dissolution of the marriage would deprive the child of the right to be surrounded by both parents at the time of birth.
The Minister of Justice, Mohamed Benabdelkader, gave his approval on Wednesday to the proposal to amend Article 15 of the new Family Code, " Moudawana ". The new provision simplifies the administrative formalities required to contract a marriage abroad.
The judge in family affairs in Safi pronounced a divorce for disagreement in the couple, in the absence of the husband. The latter had mandated his son to take care of the legal procedure.
The Delegate Minister in charge of Moroccans Residing Abroad presided, on Wednesday in Rabat, a debate on the family code and the difficulties that prevent its implementation abroad. Moroccans residing abroad and many partners participated in this debate.