Morocco: Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing including content moderation regulation
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Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing including content moderation regulation entered into force
On 16 August 2017, Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing entered into force. Those subjected to this law's provisions at its publication in the Official Gazette (i.e. 15 August 2016) had to comply with Section One within a maximum period of one …
SourceLaw No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing including content moderation regulation entered into force with grace period
On 15 August 2016, Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing entered into force with a grace period. Those subject to this law's provisions at its publication in the Official Gazette (i.e. 15 August 2016) must comply with Section One within a maximu…
SourceLaw No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing including content moderation regulation was endorsed by the Prime Minister
On 10 August 2016, the Prime Minister endorsed the text for Law No. 88-13 on the Press and Publishing. The law requires publishers to refrain from disseminating content that is false, defamatory, or incites violence or hatred. It also mandates that …
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