Taxes, work accident compensation and copyright: Details of this week's Government Council

Taxes, work accident compensation and copyright: Details of this week's Government Council
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Friday 21 July 2023 - 11:01

On Thursday, the government convened a council chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to deliberate on a number of projects and agreements.

The council granted approval for draft Law No. 27.23 submitted by Khaled Ait Talib, Minister of Health and Social Protection, by making amendments to Law No. 12.18, related to compensation for work accidents. 

The Government also approved draft Decree No. 2.23.76 by applying the provisions of Law No. 2.00, which is related to copyright and photocopying dues.

The draft Decree was presented by Mohamed Mahdi Bensaïd, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and falls within the framework of exercising the provisions of Articles 1.24 and 2.24. and 3.24 of Law No. 2.00.

The Council of Government discussed and approved draft decree No. 2.23.580 by granting compensation to participants in the completion of the population and housing census.

The draft decree was presented by Faouzi Lakjaa, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the budget.

The Council reviewed the agreement between the Moroccan government and the government of the Republic of Cape Verde “to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion in the field of income taxes’’.

This agreement, signed in Rabat on May 9, 2023, realises the desire of the two countries to strengthen their relationship and consolidate their cooperation in the field of taxation. 

The Government Council concluded by deliberating and approving proposals for appointment to senior positions in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution.

At the level of the government presidency, Osman Kayir was appointed as head of the National Observatory for Human Development. At the level of the Ministry of Justice, Naila Hadidou was appointed Director of Legislation and Studies.

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