The Moroccan Lawyers' Association has announced that it will suspend its strike, which has been ongoing for over four months, starting from October 7. The decision was made during a meeting of the association's office in Rabat on September 20. The strike was launched in protest of a new law governing the legal profession, which the association claims undermines the independence of the profession.
The association's office met to discuss recent developments and assess the situation, including the evolution of the dispute over the new law. The suspension of the strike does not imply a retreat from the association's demands or acceptance of the disputed law. Instead, it aims to give newly established constitutional institutions a chance to address the issues with the law and ensure the independence of the legal profession.
The association chose October 7 as the date to suspend the strike, citing its significance in the current political and constitutional context. The date comes two days before the King's opening of the new legislative session and after elections that will produce a new political majority and government. The association hopes that the suspension will create an opportunity for lawyers to mobilize and prepare for potential future actions.
The association emphasized that the suspension of the strike is temporary and that it will continue to defend the status of the legal profession, its independence, and its role in justice and the rule of law. The association's members have been on strike for over four months, protesting the new law that they claim threatens the autonomy of the legal profession.
The new law governing the legal profession has been a contentious issue in Morocco, with lawyers arguing that it undermines their independence and autonomy. The association has been leading the protests against the law, which has disrupted court proceedings and other legal services. The suspension of the strike may bring some relief to litigants and others who have been affected by the strike.
The Moroccan government has not yet commented on the association's decision to suspend the strike. However, the association's move may create an opportunity for dialogue between the government and the legal profession. The association has made it clear that it will not back down from its demands and will continue to push for changes to the law.
The suspension of the strike by the Moroccan Lawyers' Association may have significant implications for the country's justice system and the rule of law. The association's demands for the independence of the legal profession and the autonomy of lawyers are critical to ensuring that justice is served and that the rights of citizens are protected.
Key points
- The Moroccan Lawyers' Association will suspend its strike from October 7.
- The strike was launched in protest of a new law governing the legal profession.
- The association's decision aims to give newly established constitutional institutions a chance to address the issues with the law.
