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Ait Belarbi: Law 66.23 Affects Advocacy Independence
The article discussed the opposition of lawyer Rachid Aït Boulabri to Draft Law No. 66.23 on the Legal Profession, which is before the Constitutional Court. He considered that this law diminishes the independence of the profession and restricts the role of defense. He explained that the amendments include expanding the powers of the Ministry of Justice to monitor deposit accounts and regulate the profession, thereby threatening the principle of self-regulation by professional bodies. He also criticized the amendments related to the immunity of lawyers, especially Article 78, which reduces the protections for lawyers while performing their duties and exposes them to arrest or prosecution due to their statements during sessions. This issue is particularly impactful on the fight against human rights violations. He affirmed that the current law does not enhance the independence of the legal profession or the immunity of defense, and called for a review of its provisions in accordance with constitutional principles and guarantees of the right to defense.
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