فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat – A nationwide protest called by the Association of Moroccan Bar Associations began a short while ago in front of the Parliament building in Rabat. Lawyers from bar associations across the Kingdom gathered to demonstrate against the draft law governing the legal profession, as tensions continue to escalate between the legal profession and the Ministry of Justice.
Participants raised slogans rejecting the bill currently under parliamentary consideration, calling for its withdrawal and the opening of a serious institutional dialogue on its provisions. They argued that several articles of the proposed legislation undermine the independence of the legal profession and its long-established guarantees.
The protest is part of an escalation plan announced by the Association of Moroccan Bar Associations following an emergency meeting of bar presidents, during which they reaffirmed their decision to continue the comprehensive boycott of court hearings and judicial procedures until their demands are addressed.
Speeches by professional leaders and representatives of various bar associations are expected during the demonstration, along with the announcement of further protest measures. Earlier, the Federation of Young Lawyers’ Associations in Morocco also declared its support for the movement, announcing a three-day warning sit-in immediately after the protest.
This mobilization is being closely followed by legal and human rights circles, given its potential implications for the future of dialogue between the Ministry of Justice and the legal profession, particularly as disagreements over the draft law continue to fuel widespread debate within the sector.
Fes News is covering the protest live from the scene and will continue providing updates on the latest developments and official statements throughout the day.
Rabat: Moroccan Lawyers Launch Nationwide Protest Against Draft Legal Profession Law as Tensions Escalate
Rabat – A nationwide protest organized by the Association of Moroccan Bar Associations began moments ago outside the Parliament building in Rabat, bringing together lawyers from bar associations across Morocco to oppose the draft law regulating the legal profession, amid growing tensions between the legal community and the Ministry of Justice.
Demonstrators chanted slogans rejecting the bill currently under legislative review, demanding its withdrawal and calling for a serious institutional dialogue on its provisions. They argue that several aspects of the proposed law undermine the independence of the legal profession and its long-established rights and guarantees.
The protest forms part of an escalation program announced by the Association of Moroccan Bar Associations following an emergency meeting of bar presidents, who reaffirmed their decision to maintain a comprehensive boycott of court hearings and judicial proceedings until their demands are met.
Professional leaders and representatives of bar associations are expected to address the gathering and announce the next stages of the protest movement. Meanwhile, the Federation of Young Lawyers’ Associations in Morocco has also joined the campaign, announcing a three-day warning sit-in immediately after the demonstration.
The protest is being closely monitored by legal and human rights observers, given its potential impact on the future of dialogue between the Ministry of Justice and the legal profession, especially as the controversial draft law continues to generate widespread debate within the legal community.
Fes News is covering the demonstration live from the scene and will continue providing updates on the latest developments and statements as they emerge.
Source: Fès News Media
