Article

Hundreds of lawyers protested in Rabat against draft law n°66.23, which they claim threatens the independence of the legal profession. Organized by the Association of Bar Associations of Morocco, the sit-in reflects ongoing tensions with the Ministry of Justice.

Lawyers demand either the withdrawal or significant revision of the law, which they argue undermines the rule of law by imposing administrative control over the profession. Despite the protests, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi remains firm on advancing the bill through Parliament.