Morocco
Morocco Approves Bill Allowing Fines as Alternative to Short Prison Sentences
The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted the bill on alternative sentences. The daily fine of between 100 and 2,000 dirhams was finally retained.
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Moroccan Parliament
Morocco
Moroccan Parliament Leader Sentenced to 3 Years for Embezzlement
The criminal chamber at the Court of Appeal of Casablanca in charge of financial crimes has handed down its verdict in the case of embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds involving the Vice-President of the House of Councillors and leader of the Popular Movement (MP), Mehdi Atmoun and nine other people.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmakers Donate Monthly Salaries to Earthquake Relief Fund
The deputies and parliamentary councilors of the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament have decided to each donate one month’s allowance to the Special Fund dedicated to the reconstruction of the areas affected by the deadly earthquake of Friday, September 8.
Morocco
Cheap, Dangerous 'Pufa' Drug Epidemic Alarms Moroccan Officials
Pufa, the "poor man’s cocaine" has gradually settled in all regions of Morocco, threatening the health and safety of young people. The issue has reached Parliament.
Morocco
Beach Rental Mafias Spark Controversy on Morocco's Northern Coast
In Tetouan, M’Diq and Al Hoceima, chair and parasol renters dictate their law to the vacationers who have come in large numbers to spend good times on the beaches. The issue is reaching Parliament.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Extending Citizenship to Descendants of Moroccan Jews
Activists have just launched, via the national portal of Citizen Participation and in accordance with Law No. 64.14, a legislative initiative aimed at granting Moroccan nationality to the children and descendants of Moroccan Jews.
Morocco
Israeli Parliament Speaker Amir Ohana to Make Historic Visit to Morocco
Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset (the Israeli Parliament), is expected to visit Morocco in early June. A first for the politician, a prominent member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party.
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Franco-Moroccan Teen Elected to Moroccan Youth Parliament, Balances Studies and Advocacy
Taha Riadi, is a young high school student from Agen with an already full career. At just 19 years old, he is a member of the student life council at Palissy, a triple mountain bike champion in Morocco and last year was elected deputy to the Moroccan Youth Parliament.
Morocco
Morocco Launches Legal Medical Cannabis Cultivation Program
Two years after the Moroccan Parliament voted the law on the lawful uses of cannabis, "for medical, pharmaceutical and industrial purposes", the farmers have received the seeds to start the first growing season.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Challenges Fines for Electric Scooter Riders Amid Legal Uncertainty
A left-wing party deputy has just questioned the Minister of Transport and Logistics about the traffic police’s tickets against electric scooter riders.
Morocco
Morocco's Human Rights Council Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Laws Against Marital Rape and Violence Against Women
The officials of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) were at the parliament on Wednesday to explain to the deputies the need to harmonize the law on violence against women with criminal law and the Family Code.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils Plan to Streamline Border Crossings for Expats Returning Home
Having started its work last June, the "Temporary Exploratory Mission at the Northern Border Crossings, Operation Marhaba 2022", set up by the Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Defense, Islamic Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad of the Parliament, has submitted its report which contains many recommendations aimed at improving the conditions for the passage of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs).