فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a remarkable statement during a meeting of the Justice Committee at the House of Representatives, Justice Minister Abdellatif Wahbi emphasized that the public prosecution should move away from the “accusatory mentality” when approaching crimes, stressing the importance of adopting a “justice mentality” that focuses on verifying evidence from all angles.
While discussing the draft Criminal Procedure Code, Wahbi pointed out that the presence of a suspect at the scene of a crime does not necessarily mean that the crime occurred, and that this condition should not justify the pre-trial detention of a suspect. He confirmed that this common legal error needs urgent correction.
The Minister further added that the public prosecution should adopt an approach that strikes a balance between the effort to prove the crime and the search for evidence that could exonerate the accused. He noted that the current system tends to focus on conviction without considering evidence that could weaken the accusation.
In conclusion, Wahbi suggested considering the addition of a clear legal provision requiring the public prosecution to balance efforts to convict with the search for exonerating evidence. He stressed that judicial procedures cannot exceed the boundaries of legality and that evidence searches must be conducted in accordance with the law without exceeding its limits.
Wahbi’s statements have garnered significant attention in legal circles, as they are seen as a step toward comprehensive reform of the judicial system to ensure justice with the highest standards of transparency and integrity.
Source: Fes News Media
