Road traffic offenses related to speeding have increased by 407.15% this year, according to an infographic just published by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
The Moroccan international, Abderrazak Hamdallah , under threat of appearing before a judge, is prohibited from leaving Saudi territory, due to the insults he made against the security officer at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Sentenced to a term of imprisonment, journalist Hajar Raïssouni, has just been granted a pardon by King Mohammed VI, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice. This royal pardon has been extended to the fiancé of the accused as well as to the medical team.
The deputy of the Democratic Left Federation, Omar Balafrej, called for the decriminalization of extramarital relations and homosexuality, by removing Articles 489, 490 and 491 of the Penal Code that go against individual freedoms.
The bill on the mandatory declaration of assets was tabled by the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) since last May. But it is not yet scheduled in committee. Several parliamentary groups and political parties from the majority and the opposition are still opposed to its presentation, in order to avoid its adoption after debate.
Illegal possession of weapons will be severely punished by the Moroccan justice system. To this end, even more severe sanctions will be applied to any illegal weapon carrier with prison sentences.
The Council of Government has examined and approved draft law No. 15.18 relating to collaborative financing, before its transmission to Parliament at the next session.
In Morocco, the employer is now required to register his employee with the CNSS within a maximum period of one year. Indeed, with the publication in the Official Bulletin of the decree relating to the registration of domestic staff with the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), the Kingdom has just taken, theoretically, a major step to guarantee protection for the "little maids".
From September 1st next, the violation of the privacy of others will be sanctioned in accordance with the law. New amendments to Law 103.3, relating to the protection of privacy, will be promulgated from that date.
The French Senate this week adopted an amendment that bans religious symbols during school outings. The initiators of this amendment specifically target Muslim women wearing veils.
The draft law against violence against women has just been published in the Official Bulletin. The government has finished setting up commissions within the ministries, the courts and the security services, which will ensure its implementation.
While many civil servants are reluctant to report the embezzlement and illegal practices they witness for fear of being fired or retaliated against (such as sanctions), a law is being drafted to protect them.