Morocco is planning to set up judicial committees in stadiums to swiftly handle potential offences by fans during the 2030 FIFA World Cup it will co-host with Spain and Portugal, justice minister Abdellatif Ouahbi said.<\/p>\n
The move is among various judicial reforms taking place ahead of the tournament to prevent courts from being overwhelmed by minor cases, Ouahbi told Reuters.<\/p>\n
“Committees presided over by prosecutors, working with judicial and security services inside stadiums, will ensure swift handling of incidents while respecting due process,” he said in written responses to questions.<\/p>\n
Morocco expects the event to boost visitor arrivals to 26 million in 2030, up from 17.4 million in 2024.<\/p>\n
To shape its legal strategy, Morocco is examining previous sporting events, including recent Olympic Games and past World Cups, the minister added.<\/p>\n
Morocco will sign a judicial cooperation agreement with Spain and Portugal to speed up any potential extraditions or case transfers, and to provide mutual legal assistance, Ouahbi said.<\/p>\n
It is currently revising family and penal codes and introducing alternative penalties – such as electronic bracelets- to reduce prison overcrowding, which is partly driven by high rates of pre-trial detention.<\/p>\n
Concerning alcohol consumption in fan zones, Ouahbi said Morocco had always been able to balance its cultural traditions with openness and “international expectations.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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