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Research paper Woman Rights

Contextualised analysis of access to justice in Morocco

Leila HANAFI

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Abstract

In this paper, the analysis is focused on access to justice in Morocco, with a focus on access for women. The analysis will address  the historical and religious influence on the legislation in force before looking at them under the magnifying glass of international standards, in particular international human rights conventions.

Moroccan legislation, having made great progress with the Moudawana (Family Code), is a law that guarantees the minimum right of access to justice for Moroccan women. However, in view of the evolution of society and international standards, it is imperative to update this legislation to guarantee the full enjoyment of women's rights, including access to justice.

Keywords

Access to justice, Morocco, ICCPR, human rights, international law, family code, women

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05/27/2021

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