The Tunisian government has announced a major restructuring of its administrative and financial justice systems, as published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic on September 30, 2026. The decrees, dated September 25, 2026, outline numerous appointments, promotions, and transfers within the judicial system for the 2026-2027 judicial year. This move aims to complete the recent restructuring of the judicial apparatus.
The Administrative Tribunal is set to undergo significant changes, with Adel Ben Hamouda, Naïla Kallel, and Mourad Ben Haj Ali appointed as presidents of chambers of cassation. Additionally, five magistrates have been appointed to lead chambers of appeal, and six have been named as general state commissioners. The tribunal will also have ten new presidents of chambers of first instance and twelve state commissioners.
The decrees also provide for the promotion of 71 magistrates to the rank of counselor, as outlined in decrees n°2026-224 and 2026-225. This move is part of a broader effort to reorganize the judicial system, following a similar restructuring in the judicial order, which saw 127 magistrates promoted in August 2026.
The financial justice sector is also undergoing significant changes, with Amel Loumi Baouab appointed as president of a chamber of appeal. Khaled Ben Ali has been named as the prosecutor of the Republic near a chamber of appeal. New directions have been established in central and regional instances, including in Jendouba, Gafsa, Nabeul, and Sfax.
The financial justice sector's restructuring includes the promotion of five counselors and the transfer of five other magistrates. These changes aim to strengthen the sector's capabilities and effectiveness. The recent appointments and promotions demonstrate the government's commitment to reforming the judicial system.
The Association of Magistrates had previously expressed concerns over arbitrary suspensions, and the Tunisian Association of Magistrates had called for a Constitutional Council aligned with international norms. The recent changes may be seen as a step towards addressing these concerns and improving the functioning of the judicial system.
The government's efforts to reorganize the judicial system have been ongoing, with the aim of improving its efficiency and effectiveness. The recent decrees demonstrate a continued commitment to reform and restructuring, with a focus on promoting and appointing qualified magistrates to key positions.
Key points
- The Tunisian government has announced a major restructuring of its administrative and financial justice systems.
- The changes include numerous appointments, promotions, and transfers within the judicial system for the 2026-2027 judicial year.
- The restructuring aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system.
