Morocco’s Highest Court Allows Divorce by Proxy, Changing Family Law Landscape
8 June 2022
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.
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Morocco Expands Cannabis Regulation: New Measures for Cultivation and Licensing
5 June 2022
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 Considers Decriminalizing Alcohol Sale and Consumption in Legal Reform
2 June 2022
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, (…)
Morocco Considers Extending 15-Day Paternity Leave to Private Sector Workers
21 May 2022
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 (…)
Morocco Grapples with Unregulated Car Guards Amid Public Outcry and Safety Concerns
7 May 2022
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 (…)
Morocco Tightens Rules on Foreign Land Purchases to Protect Agricultural Areas
30 April 2022
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 (…)
Morocco Debates Social Media Content Regulation Amid "Daily Routine" Video Controversy
28 April 2022
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, (…)
Moroccan MP Proposes Amnesty Bill for Hirak Protest Detainees
27 April 2022
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.
Morocco Proposes New Law to Regulate Charitable Fundraising and Aid Distribution
24 April 2022
The bill governing fundraising and distribution operations for charitable purposes has been under discussion since Tuesday at the House of Councillors. It was presented by the (…)
Morocco Proposes Bill to Regulate Social Media, Curb Defamation and Privacy Violations
24 April 2022
In Morocco, a bill regulating the use of social networks has been tabled for examination in parliament. It was presented by the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, who (…)