An Overview of Juvenile Justice Laws in Morocco

This article discusses the trend of juvenile justice and provides an overview to the study of Juvenile Justice laws presented in the Moroccan Penal Code. With the help of literature derived from the philosophies, processes, and practices of Moroccan Juvenile Justice, this work highlights that Moroccan juvenile justice policy intertwines between rehabilitative and punitive approaches to managing young offenders. As noted, Juvenile Justice relates to a child below 18 years. The article also examines official responses to delinquency as well as the recent development of Juvenile Justice in Morocco. It argues that the current system of delinquency control and juvenile justice should gradually move toward the adoption of a just restorative approach. The article recommends the creation of separate institutions or courts for the trial and rehabilitation of juveniles