Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Tuesday (May 8th) inaugurated a high commission for "comprehensive and profound" judicial reform, MAP reported.
Speaking at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, presidents of both houses of parliament and cabinet members, the King said the reform initiative would include "safeguards for magistrates".
The plan aims at expanding the independence of the judiciary. Revision of the penal and criminal procedure codes is also on the agenda.
The new panel will have 40 members, including eight women. According to Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid, "all elements" of the Moroccan judicial system would be discussed by representatives of the judicial, legislative and academic communities.
On Monday, some 1,800 Moroccan magistrates on signed a petition calling for judicial reforms, including independence from the executive branch of government.
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