France
French Interior Minister Defends Deportation Policy for Foreign Offenders
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin returned in an interview on BFMTV to the expulsions of foreigners, including Moroccans, accused of delinquency.
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Laws
Morocco
Morocco Approves 15-Day Paid Paternity Leave for Civil Servants
It was unanimously by its present members that the House of Representatives adopted the bill on paternity leave .
Morocco
Morocco Urged to Update Immigration Laws Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
Two Moroccan experts on migration issues call on Morocco to make its laws on the fight against irregular immigration compliant with its international commitments.
France
France Proposes Law to Expel Foreign Criminals, Regardless of Residency Status
France is preparing to vote a law to expel "any foreigner guilty of serious acts" . This provision will be applied "regardless of their status of presence on the national territory."
Morocco
Morocco's Highest Court Allows Divorce by Proxy, Changing Family Law Landscape
In Morocco, a person can now divorce by proxy provided that certain conditions are met. This is the result of a jurisprudence of the Court of Cassation.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Cannabis Regulation: New Measures for Cultivation and Licensing
Morocco has strengthened its legal arsenal relating to the legitimate uses of cannabis . Six new decisions were taken on Thursday, supplementing the law passed on the matter.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Decriminalizing Alcohol Sale and Consumption in Legal Reform
More details are known about the reform of the Code of Criminal Procedure pending adoption in Morocco. According to the explanations provided by the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, this reform intends, among other things, to introduce the decriminalization of the sale and consumption of alcohol .
Morocco
Morocco Considers Extending 15-Day Paternity Leave to Private Sector Workers
The 15-day paternity leave granted to public sector civil servants could be extended to the private sector. The government will submit this proposal during the next social dialogue negotiations.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Unregulated Car Guards Amid Public Outcry and Safety Concerns
In Fès as elsewhere in Morocco, the behavior of some car guards exasperates many Internet users who are calling for the abolition of their activity. For their part, experts call for the establishment of regulations with clear and strict texts.
Morocco
Morocco Tightens Rules on Foreign Land Purchases to Protect Agricultural Areas
Before any purchase of land in Morocco, any foreigner must ensure the regulations in force. The government has reminded the territorial administrations of the multitude of legal texts and the executive measures provided for this purpose, to avoid any confusion.
Morocco
Morocco Debates Social Media Content Regulation Amid "Daily Routine" Video Controversy
The issue of regulating content on social networks was at the heart of the oral question session held on Monday, during which the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, stated that "any person who feels aggrieved (by certain content) can resort to the courts".
Morocco
Moroccan MP Proposes Amnesty Bill for Hirak Protest Detainees
The deputy of the Unified Socialist Party (PSU), Nabila Mounib, is putting back on the table of parliament, the bill to grant a general amnesty to the detainees of the Hirak.