In a significant move concerning the recent appointments of judicial officials that received royal approval, as proposed by the Supreme Council of the Judicial Authority for the January 2026 session, Mr. Hatem Harath, a native of the Taounate region, has been appointed as the Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Fez. He takes over from Mr. Mohammed Habshan, who has been designated as the Attorney General at the Court of Appeal in Taroudant.
This series of appointments is part of a broader initiative aimed at revitalizing positions of responsibility within the judiciary, enhancing the governance of judicial administration, and improving the efficiency of the justice sector.
Mr. Hatem Harath is recognized as a competent judicial figure who has amassed significant professional experience in the field of public prosecution. He previously served as the Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Khenifra since 2021, and he has also held the position of the first deputy public prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Fez. This background equips him with a thorough understanding of the specificities of judicial work in this court and the nature of cases typically encountered in the scientific capital of Morocco.
The appointment of Mr. Harath aligns with the judicial movement announced by the Supreme Council of the Judicial Authority, which affected several high-ranking positions across various courts in the kingdom. The initiative aims to inject new competencies into the judicial system, uphold the principles of merit and competence, and ensure the ongoing modernization of judicial administration in line with the requirements for reforming the justice system.
In his new role, Mr. Hatem Harath is expected to contribute to the continued enhancement of the public prosecution's performance at the Court of First Instance in Fez, ensuring the proper application of law, protecting rights and freedoms, achieving judicial efficiency, and accelerating the pace of case processing. This, in turn, will bolster public confidence in the judiciary and reinforce the principles of justice and the rule of law.
The Court of First Instance in Fez holds particular significance due to the volume of cases it handles, being one of the largest first instance courts in the kingdom. This makes the position of Public Prosecutor there one of the most crucial within the public prosecution apparatus, requiring extensive field experience and high competence in judicial and administrative management.
Mr. Hatem Harath's appointment reflects the trust bestowed upon him and underscores the Supreme Council of the Judicial Authority's commitment to leveraging the skills of proven professionals in managing public prosecution affairs, thereby supporting major reforms in the justice system and improving the quality of judicial services provided to litigants.
As reported by taounate.net.
