فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
“Fes News” covered the academic symposium held at the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes, which focused on assessing and reforming the Moroccan Family Code.
Dr. Hakima Hatri, a researcher and coordinator of the Master’s program in Family and Social Mediation at the Faculty of Sharia in Fes, emphasized the necessity of institutionalizing and regulating family mediation as an alternative mechanism for resolving marital disputes.
In an exclusive statement to “Fes News” after the symposium, Dr. Hatri pointed out that the rising number of family-related cases in Moroccan courts calls for more effective alternative solutions. She highlighted that family mediation has proven successful in reducing divorce rates and enhancing family stability in both Arab and Western countries. She also stressed the importance of incorporating mediation into the Family Code while awaiting legal regulation to ensure its practice follows clear and standardized guidelines.
Additionally, Dr. Hatri shed light on the Master’s program in Family and Social Mediation at the Faculty of Sharia in Fes, which aims to train specialists capable of handling family conflicts from multiple perspectives, including legal, psychological, and social aspects. She emphasized that training professional mediators is essential for the success of this mechanism in Morocco.
She further noted that many cases brought before the courts could have been resolved through mediation if a clear legal framework had been in place. Therefore, she urged authorities to accelerate the process of legally regulating family mediation to ensure its effectiveness.
The symposium gathered academics and researchers specializing in family law, discussing various challenges facing the Family Code amidst societal transformations. Participants underscored the need to introduce modern mechanisms that align with social developments and strengthen family cohesion.
source: fesnews media
