فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The 32nd National Conference of the Moroccan Bar Associations was held on May 16-17, 2025, hosted by the Tangier Bar Association. The event was attended by 1,245 lawyers, alongside representatives from international, Arab, and regional organizations, as well as judicial, political, and human rights bodies. The conference received extensive media coverage.
Key Recommendations and Decisions:
1. Committee on National, Pan-Arab, and International Issues:
- National Cause (Territorial Integrity):
- Reaffirmed Morocco’s territorial unity and rejected any attempts to undermine its sovereignty over the southern provinces, including Ceuta, Melilla, and the Chafarinas Islands.
- Called for parallel diplomacy to advocate internationally and strengthen global recognition of Morocco’s legitimate claims.
- Proposed drafting a practical advocacy guide supporting territorial unity, translated into multiple languages.
- Condemned the blockade and human rights violations against Moroccans in the Tindouf camps.
- Palestinian Cause:
- Expressed absolute solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned Israeli aggression in Gaza.
- Urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite accountability for Israeli leaders involved in war crimes.
- Established a permanent committee to document crimes in Palestinian territories and refer cases to judicial authorities.
- Arab Issues:
- Advocated for political solutions to regional conflicts and rejected foreign interference.
- Demanded reforms to the international system to ensure fairness and end double standards.
- Counterterrorism:
- Condemned terrorist acts in the Sahel and Sahara regions, labeling them a threat to regional security.
2. Committee on Rights and Freedoms:
- Constitutional and Legal Reforms:
- Called for reinforcing the achievements of the 2011 Constitution, including accelerating the issuance of the organic law on unconstitutionality appeals.
- Urged the abolition of the death penalty and ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR.
- Public Freedoms:
- Emphasized the need to respect press freedom, freedom of expression, and peaceful protest.
- Proposed drafting a code of public freedoms aligned with the Constitution and international conventions.
- Transitional Justice:
- Demanded the completion of transitional justice processes, including uncovering the truth about enforced disappearances (e.g., the Mehdi Ben Barka case).
- Environment and AI:
- Encouraged Morocco to join international environmental agreements and protect personal data amid AI advancements.
3. Committee on Social Affairs:
- Lawyers’ Social Protection:
- Insisted on maintaining the lawyers’ mutual health insurance system and enhancing cybersecurity for professional platforms.
4. Committee on Women’s Issues:
- Gender Equality and Representation:
- Demanded alignment of the legal profession’s laws with the Constitution to ensure gender equality.
- Pushed for equitable representation of female lawyers in bar councils and decision-making bodies.
5. Committee on Judicial Affairs and Justice Reform:
- Judicial System Reforms:
- Advocated for judicial security through unified court rulings.
- Proposed alternatives to pretrial detention and modernization of penal policies.
- Called for legal frameworks to combat cybercrimes.
- Artificial Intelligence:
- Recommended ethical and legal regulations for AI use in the judiciary.
6. Committee on Professional Affairs and Legal Practice:
- Legal Profession Law:
- Requested that the draft law be reviewed by bar councils before final approval.
Closing Remarks:
The conference praised the Tangier Bar Association for its outstanding organization and endorsed all committee recommendations. It emphasized the need for effective follow-up mechanisms and closer cooperation with national and international human rights organizations.
Moroccan Bar Associations
Address: 6 Rue AL ARIAN, Hay Riad, Rabat
Phone: +212 537-71-53-79
Website: www.aban.ma
Email: association.aban@gmail.com
