Bar presidents (bâtonniers) from several Moroccan cities have threatened a collective resignation, protesting what they see as threats to judicial independence. The move follows recent legal reforms and government actions that lawyers argue undermine the rule of law.
According to reports from Moroccan media, the bâtonniers issued a joint statement warning of mass resignations if their demands for judicial autonomy are not met. The statement highlights concerns over the appointment of judges and the handling of certain high-profile cases.
The Moroccan Bar Association has not yet commented officially, but sources indicate that discussions are ongoing with the Ministry of Justice to address the grievances. The situation has drawn attention from international legal organizations monitoring judicial freedom in the region.
