Young Lawyers Association in Casablanca Intensifies Protests

On July 9, 2026, the Young Lawyers Association in Casablanca announced its decision to escalate its protest activities, firmly maintaining its commitment to boycott professional services. This decision is framed as a defense of the independence of the legal profession and a rejection of any legislative initiatives deemed harmful to the profession’s achievements and constitutional guarantees. The association's statement highlights a collective determination to protect the integrity of legal practice amidst growing concerns over political and institutional collusion that threatens the autonomy of lawyers.

According to the association's announcement, the boycott will persist until their professional demands are met. They emphasized a resolute stance against any attempts to reverse the positions adopted by the legal community and condemned what they described as forms of political and institutional complicity aimed at passing legal texts that infringe upon the independence of the legal profession and the sanctity of defense. The association further clarified that the referral of proposed laws to the Constitutional Court does not signify an end to their advocacy efforts, but rather a new phase of legal and constitutional confrontation that necessitates heightened mobilization and vigilance to safeguard the profession and its constitutional protections.

Planned Protests and Calls for Unity

In a show of solidarity and determination, the association has scheduled two protest rallies in front of the courts in Casablanca: the first on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Civil Court, and the second on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Court of Appeals, both commencing at 11 AM. Additionally, the association hinted at the possibility of adopting more aggressive forms of protest in the near future, calling on all lawyers to participate actively in these demonstrations and to uphold professional unity in the defense of the independence and dignity of the legal profession.

Concluding their statement, the Young Lawyers Association reaffirmed that their struggle to protect the profession will continue, asserting that the dignity and independence of the legal field constitute a "red line" that is non-negotiable and inviolable. This ongoing battle reflects a broader commitment to uphold the principles that underpin justice and legal representation.

As reported by satv.ma.