فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The decision to abolish the scribe profession in Moroccan courts has sparked widespread controversy and discontent, with the National Union of Judicial Scribes in Morocco describing it as a “national crime with social and humanitarian dimensions.”
The union expressed its strong condemnation of the decision, emphasizing that the scribe profession is one of the oldest legal and judicial professions in Morocco, with a historical role in protecting citizens’ rights. The union considered this decision to be a response to pressure from some “shortsighted” notaries, who believe that excluding scribes would benefit them, forgetting that history has proven this thinking wrong.
The union warned that abolishing the scribe profession would not only threaten the livelihood of hundreds of families but also expose the national archive to the danger of chaos and loss, and open the door to unforeseen legal complications. It pointed out that this decision is not just an “administrative reform” but a “national crime” against a profession that has played a historical role in protecting the rights of Moroccans.
The union also denied that the abolition decision was the result of an in-depth study, stressing that it came in response to pressure from some notaries, forgetting that Morocco had tried this in 1983 and the result was disastrous.
The union strongly criticized the justification for abolishing the profession under the pretext of “digitization,” stressing that scribes were among the first to demand the introduction of digitization, and called for the profession to be developed rather than ended.
The union warned that abolishing the scribe profession means the loss of the paper archive, which dates back decades and contains highly important legal documents that only experienced scribes can handle.
The union also considered that excluding scribes is an inhumane exclusion of a group that has spent their lives serving justice, demanding that fair solutions be found for this group instead of leaving them to face an unknown fate.
In conclusion, the union warned that the decision to abolish the scribe profession will have serious repercussions for citizens, as it will lead to the loss of their rights, complicate procedures, and slow down processes. The union considered this decision to be a “stain of shame” on the forehead of everyone who participated in it, a “social injustice,” and a “tampering with Morocco’s legal history.”
from: fesnews
