The city of Rabat hosted an intellectual and legal seminar on Friday, organized by Transparency Maroc in collaboration with the Rabat Bar Association, focusing on the theme "Legal and Institutional Challenges of Criminalizing Unjust Enrichment in Morocco." This event saw the participation of numerous lawyers, researchers, and individuals interested in governance issues and the fight against corruption.
This gathering served as an important platform to shed light on the legal and institutional dilemmas associated with the criminalization of unjust enrichment, particularly in the context of ongoing public discussions aiming to enhance transparency and ensure accountability. The speakers emphasized that corruption adversely affects both economic and social development and erodes public trust in institutions. They noted that Morocco has made significant strides in legal and institutional frameworks aimed at combating corruption in recent years, especially following the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, which enshrined principles of good governance and integrity.
The seminar also addressed the concept of unjust enrichment as one of the most prominent forms of financial and administrative corruption, referencing the provisions of the United Nations Convention against Corruption, which encourages nations to adopt legal measures to criminalize this act in line with their constitutional and legal systems.
Among the notable participants were Dr. Abdellatif Fattah from Transparency Maroc and Dr. Ali Benièche from the Rabat Bar Association, with the session being moderated by Professor Rashid Fadali Meknassi. At the conclusion of the seminar, participants underscored the importance of continuing institutional and legal discussions aimed at developing the national legislative framework related to fighting corruption and strengthening mechanisms for integrity and transparency.
As reported by alaan.ma.
