فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a public session at the House of Representatives, Moroccan Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi outlined a comprehensive strategy to implement the Alternative Sentencing Law, marking a significant milestone in the reform of Morocco’s judicial system. The minister announced that the law would soon come into effect within the timelines specified in its legal text, lauding the government’s efforts, particularly the leadership of the Prime Minister, in steering the preparation and enactment of this legislation.
Ouahbi revealed that the implementation process is centered on the establishment of three main committees. The first is tasked with judicial application to ensure effective enforcement of alternative sentences. The second focuses on drafting the regulatory texts necessary for the law, while the third is responsible for selecting a company to provide technical and logistical support for implementing electronic monitoring devices, such as ankle bracelets.
The minister highlighted the organization of training sessions for judges, in collaboration with the judicial authority, to enhance their understanding of the mechanisms for applying alternative sentences. He also announced the creation of dedicated offices in primary courts to support the process. Moroccan delegations have conducted visits to countries like Senegal and several European nations to study successful models, particularly praising Senegal’s effective use of electronic monitoring.
To promote inter-sectoral cooperation, Ouahbi stated that the government has requested proposals from various ministries regarding areas where community service sentences could be carried out. Over 200 fields for community service have been identified, and plans are underway to develop an electronic platform to assist judges in selecting appropriate sentences tailored to individual cases.
Minister Ouahbi emphasized that the primary goal of alternative sentencing is to provide young offenders with opportunities for reform and reintegration into society, whether through community service or continuing their education. This initiative is also expected to alleviate overcrowding in prisons and reduce recidivism rates, thereby striking a balance between punishment and rehabilitation.
Concluding his address, the Minister underlined that these measures reflect a shift towards a rehabilitative and humanistic approach to justice, aimed at fostering a more cohesive and responsible society. He expressed confidence that this innovative model will represent a qualitative leap in Morocco’s judicial system.
source : fesnewss media
