The Head of Government chairs a meeting on the implementation plan for the Law on alternative sentences

The Head of Government, Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, chaired a meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Rabat, dedicated to monitoring the implementation plan of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences, which is set to come I nto force next August. This law is part of the ongoing judicial system reform project, which enjoys the High Solicitude of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him.
This meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress of the draft decree for the application of the law on alternative sentences, which will be submitted to the Government Council as soon as possible. It also examined the technical, human, and material resources as well as the action plan required to ensure the effective implementation of the law’s provisions.
 

During the meeting, the Head of Government recalled the content of royal speeches and letters urging the adoption of a new penal policy stemming from the revision and harmonization of the criminal law and the code of criminal procedure, ensuring their alignment with contemporary developments. He noted that the adoption of alternative sentences in Morocco follows an extensive study of comparative international experiences, while respecting the specificities of Moroccan society to achieve the intended objectives.
The Head of Government expressed his gratitude to all the concerned departments, urging them to ensure the success of this major project. He affirmed that the government will mobilize all necessary resources to support its implementation.
It is worth noting that Law 43.22 on alternative sentences aims to align with global developments in public freedoms and human rights, enable beneficiaries to acquire skills and social reintegration, help alleviate prison overcrowding, and rationalize expenditures. The law excludes offenses where prison sentences exceed five years as well as cases of repeat offenses where deterrence is not achieved.
Alternative sentences consist of four types: community service, electronic monitoring, Restrictions on certain rights or the imposition of preventive, rehabilitative, or corrective measures and fine-based sentencing (day-fines system).