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Rabat – Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi announced on Monday that Morocco is drafting a law to manage criminal incidents during major international events.
The initiative comes within the legal preparation for upcoming tournaments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup 2030.
Ouahbi addressed concerns about security measures related to these events.
He said that a large influx of visitors might result in some incidents, such as minor violence or other bigger crimes.
To handle such cases effectively, the ministry studied legal frameworks in countries that have already hosted similar tournaments and decided to implement specific regulations.
The new proposed law involves the establishment of special committees at every stadium where the matches will take place.
These committees, led by public prosecutors and supported by security forces and the Royal Gendarmerie, could intervene on the spot in case an offense occurred within the stadium. The idea behind this is to ensure swift and efficient solutions on the spot.
Another significant measure of the law is that it allows authorities to deport foreign offenders to their respective countries for prosecution, instead of detaining them in Morocco.
Ouahbi explained that the reason for this is to avoid any potential legal and logistical complications that could result from detaining foreigners. This includes the detainee’s health status, which can complicate things at times.
The law applies exclusively to spectators holding valid match tickets.
On the legal status of players, Ouahbi stated that the ministry is working on a separate framework, which will be presented to parliament once finalized.
Morocco is working hard to make these upcoming major sporting events an enjoyable experience for everyone.
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