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24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 6, insert the following sentence: "However, the Assembly deplores the fact that so far only a few constitutional laws have been adopted to implement certain provisions of the constitution."
24 June 2013
Tabled by Ms Tineke STRIK, Ms Alev KORUN, Ms Tina ACKETOFT, Mr Mikael CEDERBRATT, Ms Gisela WURM, Ms Annette GROTH, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Ms Katrin WERNER
Votes: 51 in favor 1 against 1 abstention
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly notes that Morocco has become a country of destination for migrants, which requires an adequate asylum procedure in line with the European Convention on Human Rights as well as an integration policy meeting human rights standards, including non-discrimination, the right to family reunion and social rights."
25 June 2013
Tabled by Mr Luca VOLONTÈ, Mr Pietro MARCENARO, Mr Ivan POPESCU, Mr Pedro AGRAMUNT, Lord John E. TOMLINSON
Votes: 47 in favor 3 against 1 abstention
In Amendment 3, delete the words "in line with the European Convention on Human Rights".
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Votes: 52 in favor 3 against 1 abstention
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"However, the Assembly is concerned about the human rights situation in Morocco, in particular in relation to the use of torture, inhuman or degrading treatment, poor conditions of detention, violations of the freedoms of religion and expression, the independence of the media, and the freedoms of association and of peaceful assembly. Thus, it stresses the importance for Morocco to take all necessary measures to address the specific issues referred to in paragraph 8 of Resolution 1818 (2011) in order to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights."
25 June 2013
Tabled by Mr Luca VOLONTÈ, Mr Pietro MARCENARO, Mr Ivan POPESCU, Mr Pedro AGRAMUNT, Lord John E. TOMLINSON
Votes: 51 in favor 3 against 3 abstentions
In amendment 12, before the words "use of torture", insert the following word: "reported".
24 June 2013
Tabled by Mr Pietro MARCENARO, Mr Björn von SYDOW, Mr Tadeusz IWIŃSKI, Mr Ivan POPESCU, Lord John E. TOMLINSON, Ms Liliane MAURY PASQUIER
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8, insert the following paragraph:
The Assembly recalls paragraph 11 of Resolution 1818 and stresses the urgent need for all parties involved, as well as the international community, to step up efforts aiming at reaching a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, within the framework of the United Nations, to the Western Sahara problem.
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8, insert the following paragraph:
“Reiterating that the recommendations set out in paragraph 8 of its Resolution 1818 (2011) are essential to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Morocco, the Assembly calls on the Moroccan authorities to make greater efforts in order to achieve decisive progress in these areas, and invites them to rely on the Council of Europe expertise to facilitate this process, be it at the level of technical expertise, exchange of good practice, and/or parliamentary support”.
Explanatory note
The areas covered in Resolution 1818 are essential to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and complementary/explanatory to the political commitments undertaken by the Moroccan Parliament when requesting the status of partner for democracy. In the areas covered by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination, the political commitments stricto sensu are rather limited, as they refer only to ‘encouraging the balanced participation of women and men in public life and politics’. In order to assess the impact of the status of partner for democracy, it is necessary to take into account a broader range of fundamental human rights issues.
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
Falls if amendment 2 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly expresses serious concern that the Penal Code criminalises consensual sexual relations between persons of the same sex, with penalties of between six months and three years in prison. It notes that there are recent reports of persons being imprisoned under this legislation, and calls on the Moroccan Parliament to initiate its repeal at the earliest opportunity."
Explanatory note
The criminalisation of homosexuality is in breach of human rights and the relevant legislation was repealed in all Council of Europe member states.
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.2, second sentence, after the words "an in-depth analysis of the organisation of these elections" insert the following words: ", taking into account the need to address the reported irregularities,".
24 June 2013
Tabled by Mr Mogens JENSEN, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Lone LOKLINDT, Mr Martin HENRIKSEN, Mr Jonas GUNNARSSON, Ms Carina OHLSSON, Mr Lennart AXELSSON, Ms Carina HÄGG, Mr Björn von SYDOW
If adopted, amendment 9 falls.
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.3, insert the following paragraph:
"expresses grave concern that the Penal Code criminalises consensual sexual relations between persons of the same sex, with penalties of between six months and three years in prison, notes that there are recent reports of persons being imprisoned under this legislation, and calls on the Moroccan Parliament to initiate its repeal at the earliest opportunity;"
Explanatory note
Article 489 of the Penal Code of November 26, 1962 provides: "Any person who commits lewd or unnatural acts with an individual of the same sex shall be punished with a term of imprisonment of between six months and three years and a fine of 120 to 1,000 dirhams, unless the facts of the case constitute aggraving circumstances." There are press reports that in May 2013 four men were sentenced to prison terms for same-sex sexual relations.
24 June 2013
Tabled by Ms Tineke STRIK, Ms Alev KORUN, Ms Tina ACKETOFT, Mr Mikael CEDERBRATT, Ms Gisela WURM, Ms Annette GROTH, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Ms Katrin WERNER
Votes: 57 in favor 0 against 0 abstention
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.7, insert the following paragraph:
"calls on the parliament to ensure the rights of association and freedom of expression for NGOs who advocate the improvement of human rights standards in Morocco."
25 June 2013
Tabled by Mr Luca VOLONTÈ, Mr Pietro MARCENARO, Mr Ivan POPESCU, Mr Pedro AGRAMUNT, Lord John E. TOMLINSON
Votes: 56 in favor 2 against 0 abstention
In amendment 4, replace the words "NGOs who advocate the improvement of human rights standards in Morocco" with the following words: "civil society organisations".
24 June 2013
Tabled by Ms Tineke STRIK, Ms Alev KORUN, Ms Tina ACKETOFT, Mr Mikael CEDERBRATT, Ms Gisela WURM, Ms Annette GROTH, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Ms Katrin WERNER
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.7, insert the following paragraph:
"calls on the parliament to safeguard the human rights of refugees and other migrants by adopting legislation on asylum and on social rights for migrants and monitoring its implementation."
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, replace the words "its primary aim" with the following words: "progress in taking forward reforms".
24 June 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination
In the draft resolution, paragraph 14, after the words "in line with the political commitments entered into under the partnership", insert the following words: "and the recommendations laid down in Assembly Resolution 1818 (2011)."
Explanatory note
See explanatory note to Amendment 8.
24 June 2013
Tabled by Ms Tineke STRIK, Ms Alev KORUN, Ms Gisela WURM, Ms Annette GROTH, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Ms Katrin WERNER, Ms Pelin GÜNDEŞ BAKIR
In paragraph 14, replace the words "in line with the political commitments entered into under the partnership" with the following words: "and verify that practical measures are taken further to the parliamentary decisions, following the commitments undertaken in Resolution 1818 of 21 June 2011 (article 8)".
24 June 2013
Tabled by Ms Tineke STRIK, Ms Gisela WURM, Ms Annette GROTH, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Ms Katrin WERNER
In the draft resolution, paragraph 15, after the word "resolution", add the following words: "on the basis, primarily, of the practical measures taken with regard to Article 8 of Resolution 1818".