TRAINING WORKSHOP IN MARRAKECH ON PRISONERS’ RIGHTS IN MOROCCO
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Marrakech, in partnership with the private educational institution “Iraqi 2”, organizes a training workshop on the theme of “Prisoners’ human rights in Morocco”, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Marrakech.The participants of this workshop will discuss the report which the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has recently published on the conditions in penitentiary institutions in Morocco. This report is entitled “Prison crisis, a shared responsibility: 100 recommendations for the protection of prisoners’ rights”.
Published in October 2012, this thematic report addressed conditions in prisons and the realization of prisoners’ rights behind bars. It highlighted CNDH observations, conclusions and recommendations about the management and operation of prisons, the enforcement of laws and procedures, juvenile justice, the conditions of women prisoners, prisoners with mental illness or disabilities, foreign prisoners, addicts and prisoners with chronic diseases, as well as the legislative and budget deficiencies.
In accordance with Article 28 of the Royal Decree establishing the National Human Rights Council, the Regional Human Rights Commission of Marrakech is entrusted with tracking and monitoring the situation of human rights at the regional level and receiving complaints about alleged human rights violations. It is also responsible for implementing the Council’s programs and projects relating to the promotion of human rights, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the region.
The territorial jurisdiction of the Commission includes the governorate of Marrakech and the provinces of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Kalaa des Sraghna, Essaouira, Rhamna, Safi and El Youssoufia.