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Abstract

One of the most important aspects of consumer protection is the fight against fraud in goods—a form of protection enshrined in the Abrahamic religions long before the enactment of positive laws or the emergence of consumer advocacy movements that spread from the United States to Europe and the rest of the world. While fraud in general is indicative of a malicious tendency to infringe upon rights, spread corruption, and undermine interests, fraud involving goods and food is an even more heinous and dangerous crime because it affects the health and lives of both humans and animals. Therefore, it was necessary to address it with punitive laws that establish criminal liability and go beyond the scope of civil liability. This is precisely what the Moroccan legislature addressed through Law No. 83-13 on the Suppression of Fraud in Goods. The criminal and punitive policy adopted by the Moroccan legislature regarding this type of crime serves as a deterrent and a punitive measure against those who seek to obtain financial gain at the expense of the health or safety of others. This study seeks to elucidate the various aspects of criminal protection for consumers against fraud in goods by outlining and analyzing the different offenses listed in the aforementioned law, along with the minor, aggravated, and enhanced penalties, as well as the preventive measures prescribed for them. The study also outlines the means of proof associated with the violations and crimes it addresses, in order to assess the effectiveness of the adopted criminal policy in establishing and ensuring the required protection through criminalization and punishment.

DOI

10.66499/2665-7112.1715

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