Rabat, January 19, 2012 (MAP)
Rabat, January 19, 2012 (MAP)
The total and thorough reform of the judicial system is a top priority as set by the new government, given the vital role of justice in building democracy, social stability and economic development, said Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane.
Presenting on Thursday the government statement before both Houses of Parliament, Benkirane considered the protection of citizens’ rights and socio-economic stakeholders helps create a climate of trust that encourages private initiative and investment.
Accordingly, the Government will strive, through a participatory approach to the implementation of constitutional provisions and the enactment of organic and legal aspects of the independence of the judiciary and judges, particularly in terms of status of judges and disciplinary proceedings.
The new government will also continue the project of major reforms in this area and aiming at updating the legal arsenal governing the exercise of public freedoms, including the revision of the criminal proceedings in the light of international agreements signed by Morocco.
The government said in its program, it will ensure the acceleration of the procedure for enforcement of sentences made against the administration and adopt effective measures in this regard.
With regard to human rights, the new government considers that the constitution, which devoted an entire chapter to this issue, remains a roadmap for the protection of human, civil, political, economic, social, cultural and ecological rights.
