Morocco’s government Council to Tackle Victim Compensation, Higher Education & Kazakhstan Legal Pact
Rabat, morocco – September 3, 2025 - The Moroccan Council of Government is set to convene this Thursday, September 4th, under the leadership of Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, with an agenda focused on strengthening legal protections for accident victims, clarifying the landscape of higher education, and bolstering international judicial cooperation.
A key item for discussion is a bill designed to amend the dahir – a royal decree – concerning compensation for individuals injured in accidents involving motor vehicles. The proposed changes aim to reinforce the existing legal framework and ensure more comprehensive support for those affected.
Beyond victim support, the Council will also review two draft decrees impacting the education sector. One decree will establish a definitive list of higher education institutions operating independently of public universities. The second will address remuneration protocols for reprographic reproduction, clarifying copyright and related rights within an academic context.
Demonstrating Morocco’s commitment to international partnerships, the Council will consider a bill ratifying a legal assistance agreement in criminal matters with Kazakhstan. Signed on December 12,2024,in Rabat,the agreement signifies a mutual desire to enhance judicial collaboration between the two nations. This move underscores Morocco’s growing role in regional legal cooperation.
The meeting will conclude with a review of proposed appointments to key governmental positions, adhering to the stipulations outlined in Article 92 of the Moroccan constitution. This routine but vital process ensures continuity and effective governance within the country’s administrative structure.
