King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 708 inmates convicted by various courts across the country, the Ministry of Justice announced today.
The development is coming, ahead of Youth Day, which Morocco will observe on Wednesday, 20st, of August, 2024.
The royal pardon includes a wide range of beneficiaries, both those currently in detention and those who are already at liberty, according to the ministry.
Among those in detention, 28 individuals will benefit from a reduction in the remaining time of their prison sentences.
Disclosing this to the public on Tuesday, Morocco Ministry of Justice, said: “The King’s pardon is a crucial step towards integrating traditional cannabis farmers, especially in the Rif region, into the formal economy.”
A further 442 detainees will have their entire prison sentences lifted, while 4 individuals will see their life sentences commuted to fixed-term sentences.
For those who are not in detention, the royal clemency impacts 234 people in various ways, noted the statement.
31 individuals will have their prison sentences or the remainder of their sentences reduced. 11 inmates will have their prison sentences reduced but will still be required to pay fines.
In addition, 183 individuals will see their fines waived, and 9 people will benefit from both reductions in prison sentences and waivers of fines.
