Morocco
Casablanca Police Officers Indicted for Theft and Home Invasion
The Court of Appeal of Casablanca indicted on Saturday two police officers, a senior officer and an officer from the police prefecture of the same city.
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Ministry of Justice and Freedoms
Morocco
Morocco Added to FATF 'Gray List' for Anti-Money Laundering Oversight
Following the update of the status of the member countries of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) specialized in the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism, Morocco found itself on the list of countries "under increased surveillance". The Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, addresses the implications of this rank for Morocco.
Morocco
Moroccan Ombudsman Report Reveals Rising Complaints Against Justice and Interior Ministries
Many Moroccans say they are more dissatisfied with the action of justice and the interior than with that of other sectors. This is evidenced by the many complaints addressed to the Ombudsman’s Office of the Kingdom in 2019.
Morocco
Morocco Court Acquits Unmarried Couple, Challenging Adultery Laws
The court of first instance of Zagora has rendered a judgment that provides material for the great debate on the freedom of sexual relations outside of marriage and individual freedoms in general. It acquitted a couple living in cohabitation while they were accused of adultery.
Morocco
Morocco Eases Marriage Rules for Citizens Living Abroad
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.
France
French Justice Minister to Visit Morocco, Addressing Unaccompanied Minors Issue
The visits of French ministers are following one another in Morocco. After the Ministers of the Interior and Foreign Affairs, the French Minister of Justice, Eric Dupond-Moretti, is also expected in the Kingdom, on December 6 and 7.
Morocco
Morocco's National Crime Observatory Awaits Final Approval to Launch
Morocco already has an organization capable of combating crime in all its forms. This is the National Observatory of Crime, which, according to the Minister of Justice, is awaiting a decree of creation to be operational.
Morocco
Morocco Strengthens Commitment to Global Fight Against Organized Crime
Morocco reaffirms its determination to support international efforts to combat organized crime in its various forms. This is what the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, declared on Friday in Tetouan.
Morocco
Moroccan Civil Service Salaries Reveal Wide Pay Gaps Across Sectors
Out of a total of 568,149 civil servants, the Moroccan civil service allocates 135.93 billion dirhams to personnel expenses. However, there are striking wage differences between the public sectors, but also with the private sector.
Morocco
Morocco's King Pardons 931 Prisoners for Eid Al Mawlid Celebration
On the occasion of Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 931 people. They are in detention or being prosecuted at liberty.
Morocco
Morocco's Civil Service Pay Gap Widens Despite Average Salary Increase
In Morocco, 8.54% of civil servants of the State receive only between 3,000 and 4,000 dirhams per month. This is far from the 8,147 dirhams set as the average monthly net salary in the civil service, an increase of nearly 25% between 2010 and 2020.
Morocco
Morocco Enlists Notaries in Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
Notaries must play a key role in the fight against the misappropriation of funds in all its forms, said the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ben Abdelkader, on Thursday in Rabat, on the occasion of a meeting organized at the initiative of his department, in partnership with the National Council of the Order of Notaries of Morocco.