On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Judicial Circle of the Court of Appeal in Marrakech hosted a training session for public prosecutors and judicial police officers, focusing on the topic of "Search, Seizure, and Freezing in Light of Developments in Criminal Procedure Law." This initiative is part of the ongoing effort to enhance the skills of legal practitioners and promote a unified understanding and proper application of the new procedural provisions.
The session was conducted under the direct supervision of Mr. Khalid Kerdoudi, the Attorney General at the Marrakech Court of Appeal, which underscores the importance of continuous training in keeping pace with the evolving landscape of criminal and procedural legislation. It also addressed the practical challenges that may arise from the new provisions during the execution of the duties of public prosecutors and judicial police.
The meeting encompassed two main topics; Mr. Mohamed Qari, Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Marrakech Court of First Instance, led the discussion on search and seizure in light of the recent developments in Criminal Procedure Law. He highlighted the essential related provisions and reviewed several cases and practical issues associated with search and seizure procedures.
Likewise, Mr. Abdel Latif Ait Ibrahim, Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Marrakech Court of First Instance, addressed the topic of freezing under the new Criminal Procedure Law, emphasizing the procedural and practical aspects of this measure and the issues it raises that require precision in application.
Furthermore, the examination of practical cases was a significant focus of the session, allowing participants to engage in discussions regarding various practical situations and connecting legislative updates with real-world practice. This approach contributes to enhancing professional capacities and refining the mechanisms for dealing with search, seizure, and freezing procedures.
This initiative is part of the ongoing training dynamics within the Judicial Circle of the Marrakech Court of Appeal, aimed at keeping public prosecutors and judicial police officers informed about legislative updates, thereby improving the quality of procedural practice and ensuring a coherent and correct application of the law.
The nature of the session's topic and the significance of its participants emphasize that staying updated on Criminal Procedure Law developments is not limited to theoretical aspects but also requires engagement with real-world issues and practical cases. This makes continuous training a vital tool for enhancing judicial and police performance and increasing efficiency in handling criminal cases.
As reported by marrakechpost.com.
