Keywords: Judicial Reform


Crisis between lawyers and the ministry of justice: nationwide strike and protest announced

Tensions are escalating between Morocco’s legal profession and the Ministry of Justice, as the Association of Bar Associations of Morocco announced a nationwide general strike and a national sit-in in response to what it described as inappropriate remarks made by the Minister of Justice. In......

Belgium’s justice system under strain amid rising drug-related violence

Belgium’s justice system is facing growing pressure as courts and prisons struggle to cope with a sharp increase in drug-related crime and violence. Overcrowded detention facilities and overstretched judicial services are raising alarm among officials and experts, who warn that organized criminal......

UK justice Minister to present wide-ranging court reforms

Britain’s justice minister, David Lammy, announced that he will introduce what he describes as the most extensive overhaul of the court system “in a generation,” with proposals expected to significantly reshape how criminal cases are handled in England and Wales. The plan, aimed at......

Morocco accelerates implementation of alternative sentencing law

The General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR) has firmly rejected recent reports suggesting delays in the implementation of Law 43.22 on alternative sentences. In a statement, the DGAPR clarified that significant progress has been made to ensure the law’s effective......

Moroccan court rejects key reforms in civil procedure law, citing constitutional violations

Morocco’s Constitutional Court has invalidated several pivotal provisions in the proposed Civil Procedure Code (Law 23.02), dealing a significant blow to the Justice Ministry's reform agenda led by Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The ruling underscores concerns over judicial independence, legal......

Morocco reduces pre-trial detention rates to historic low

Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in its judicial system by reducing pre-trial detainees to less than 30% of the total prison population during specific periods. This achievement, described as historic by the country’s chief public prosecutor, reflects a significant improvement in......

King Mohammed VI Approves New Judicial Appointments in Morocco

King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), has approved 17 new appointments to key judicial positions across Morocco, as part of the January 2025 session. These designations represent about 7% of leadership roles within the national court system and......

Morocco Prepares for Alternative Sentences Law Implementation

Morocco's Public Prosecutor, Hassan Daki, has called on courts across the country to gear up for the implementation of Law No. 43.22 on alternative sentences, set to take effect in August 2025. This directive comes as part of a broader strategy to address prison overcrowding and promote the rehabilitation......

The Bibi Files A Portrait of Corruption and Leadership in Israel

Veteran filmmaker Alex Gibney’s latest documentary, The Bibi Files, exposes a deeply controversial chapter in Israeli politics, delving into the corruption allegations surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The film draws from over 1,000 hours of leaked police interrogation footage involving......