Moroccan lawyers extend strike against new legal profession law

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The Association of Bar Associations in Morocco (ABAM) has decided to extend its strike and continue the suspension of professional services in protest against Law 66.23, which regulates the legal profession. Despite the law having been published in the Official Gazette and entering into force, legal professionals maintain that the battle to overturn the text continues.

Lawyers argue that the new legislation threatens the independence of the profession, its self-regulation, and the immunity of defense. They contend that the law expands the intervention of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecution in professional affairs, moving toward a model of oversight rather than autonomy.

There is also significant controversy regarding the legislative process. The Association has called for an institutional debate concerning why the law was published and implemented after being referred to the Constitutional Court, where it reportedly failed to meet the necessary requirements for a ruling on its merits.

While some legal figures have called for a return to work to protect the rights of litigants, the ABAM has scheduled a follow-up meeting for September 10, 2026, to determine the next phase of protest and hold a press conference to address the national public.

Entities

Abdellatif Ouahbi · Association des barreaux du Maroc · Association of Bar Associations in Morocco · Constitutional Court of Morocco · Ministry of Justice · Mohamed Nakhli · Morocco · Rabat

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Association of Bar Associations in Morocco will continue its total strike and refusal to provide professional services. al3omk.com · alyaoum24.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Association has scheduled a press conference for September 10, 2026, to explain its position. alyaoum24.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Lawyers are seeking to overturn the new law governing the legal profession. al3omk.com · alyaoum24.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new law expands the intervention of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecution in professional practice. alyaoum24.com
[DISPUTED] Lawyer Mohamed Nakhli has called on lawyers to resume work and return to the courts. assabah.ma