Studies
Study on the right to development in Morocco
Background, Objectives and Methodology Respect for human rights as an essential framework in achieving any development policy is a principle widely recognized since the Millennium Declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in September 2000. Section V of this declaration is entitled "...
Read moreSTUDY ON THE CODE OF PENAL PROCEDURE
In order to finalize its study on the Penal Code, the Advisory Council on Human Rights is conducting a study on the current Code of Penal Procedure, of 3 October 2002. It relies on a group of experts and specialists. The Council is very concerned by the Code of Penal Procedure, due to its place...
Read moreSTUDY ON THE ADOPTION OF A REDRESS MECHANISM AND FOLLOW UP OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN MOROCCO
1. BackgroundThe study on the adoption of a redress mechanism and follow up of children's rights in Morocco is initiated by the Advisory Council on Human Rights (CCDH) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and support of the International Organization of the...
Read moreSTUDY ON THE HARMONIZATION OF DRAFT PENAL CODE WITH INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS
Following-up the preparation of the draft penal code and the implementation of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations on the upgrade of the penal policy and the criminalization of serious violations of human rights in accordance with international standards, the Advisory...
Read moreSTUDY ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
BackgroundIn accordance with the prerogatives of the Advisory Council of Human Rights, a national institution for the promotion and protection of human rights, and by virtue with the human rights international conventions and Morocco's commitment in this area, the Council held several...
Read moreSTUDY ON PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATIONS
The Advisory Council on Human Rights (CCDH) conducted a study on “the right to peaceful demonstration". Indeed, the phenomenon of manifestations has experienced quantitative and qualitative changes in recent years. Between 1 January and 31 October, 2008, for instance, a total of 5508...
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