فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Association of Bar Associations in Morocco has announced a series of professional and organizational positions following its assessment of the outcomes of a previous meeting held in Marrakech and the subsequent developments related to the draft law regulating the legal profession currently before the government.
According to a statement issued by the association’s executive bureau, the professional bodies expressed regret over what they described as a departure from the participatory approach that had previously been agreed upon. The statement noted that a number of observations raised during dialogue sessions were not taken into account, describing this as “a matter of concern” given the sensitivity of the profession and its role within the justice system.
The statement further affirmed the association’s rejection of the final version of the draft law, considering that it includes provisions that undermine the independence of the legal profession and its fundamental principles. It called for the draft not to be resubmitted unless the views of the concerned professional bodies are duly taken into consideration.
In the same context, the bureau stressed that any legislation concerning the legal profession must respect its specific nature as a humanistic and rights-based mission, as well as its role in guaranteeing the right of defense and contributing to fair trials, as one of the pillars of a state governed by the rule of law and institutions.
The statement also called on parties not directly concerned with the profession to adhere to the limits granted to them by law in the legislative drafting process, while reaffirming the right of professional bodies to participate in the formulation of texts related to the legal profession.
Meanwhile, the Bar Association offices attached to the Courts of Appeal of Agadir, Guelmim, and Laayoune announced, in a separate notice, a comprehensive suspension of professional services starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The suspension will affect the Courts of Appeal in Agadir, Guelmim, and Laayoune, as well as the primary courts under their jurisdiction.
The notice explained that this decision is in line with the statement issued by the Association of Bar Associations in Morocco and forms part of an escalating protest program aimed at defending the legal profession and its independence. Lawyers were called upon to participate in this suspension as an initial step, pending further developments.
The same sources emphasized the call for calm and restraint, urging professionals not to be drawn into any form of tension, while maintaining a commitment to responsible dialogue in accordance with the Constitution and the law, and reaffirming the professional bodies’ concern for serving the public interest and preserving the stability of the justice system.
Source: Fes News Media
