Reform of family law proves no incompatibility between Islam and democracy, ambassador

The new Family law announced by Moroccan King Mohammed VI at the opening of the parliament session last month, proves that there is "no incompatibility between Islam, a religion of justice, and democracy" for which Morocco has opted since its independence, said, in Washington Monday, Moroccan ambassador to the United States.

Aziz Mekouar who was participating in a debate on such topics as relations between the United States and the Arab and Muslim World, organized by the "World Affairs Council" in Washington, said that this new code which will be soon submitted to Parliament, is the fruit of a deep reflection and consensus among the various components of the Moroccan society.

He said the family law, which replaces the 1957 code of the personal Status, known as "Mudawana," restores women's rights.