فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Hicham Bellawy, the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation and Head of the Public Prosecution, emphasized that Law No. 43.22 on alternative sanctions represents a significant transformation in handling cases involving children in contact with the law. He noted that the law reflects a modern vision of justice that prioritizes the best interest of the child, focusing on rehabilitation and fairness.
Speaking at the national conference held in Skhirat, Bellawy explained that the law empowers judicial authorities to replace custodial sentences with alternative measures that allow children to serve their penalties in a natural environment conducive to behavioral correction and social reintegration, while preserving their contribution to economic and social life.
He added that the Public Prosecution places special emphasis on children’s issues, in line with the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has repeatedly stressed the importance of protecting children’s rights as they represent a strategic intangible asset for the nation’s future.
Bellawy also highlighted that since its establishment, the Public Prosecution has issued periodic directives urging judges to safeguard the best interests of children. He praised alternative sanctions as an effective tool to reduce prison overcrowding while achieving a more humane and rehabilitative form of justice suited to minors.
He underscored that imprisonment should be the last resort, whereas alternatives such as community service or probationary measures for juveniles constitute legal and ethical solutions, reflecting the maturity of society and its commitment to securing a better future for its children.
Concluding his address, the Attorney General affirmed that “the concept of alternative sanctions in juvenile justice is not merely a legal option, but a civilizational and humanitarian choice that upholds the values of justice and rehabilitation.”
