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Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers resume work after more than four months on strike
Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers have returned to work after striking for more than four months.
The protest was organized by the Moroccan Bar Association over a bill that would reform the legal profession.
Lawyers say the bill gives too much power to the executive branch.
Their strike caused major delays in court proceedings and added to a backlog of cases.
The disruption affected people seeking justice through the courts.
The lawyers have suspended the protest temporarily, rather than ending their opposition.
They want the bill reviewed and dialogue with the government resumed.
The suspension is intended to give authorities time to form a new government and reopen discussions.
Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers have resumed work after more than four months on strike.
They have temporarily suspended their protest against a bill reforming their profession.
The Moroccan Bar Association organized the strike, which caused major delays in court proceedings and a growing backlog of cases.
Lawyers say the proposed legislation concentrates too much power in the executive branch.
They want the bill reviewed and dialogue with the government renewed.
The suspension is intended to give authorities time to form a new government and reopen discussions.
- Who
- Morocco’s 19,000 lawyers, in a strike organized by the Moroccan Bar Association.
- What
- They have resumed work, temporarily suspending their strike against a bill reforming their profession.
- When
- After more than four months on strike. The article was published on 2026-10-12.
- Where
- Morocco.
- Why
- The suspension is intended to allow authorities time to form a new government and reopen discussions.
Moroccan lawyers
Government
Legislation
Moroccan lawyers
Lawyers argue the bill concentrates too much power in the executive branch.
Government
Not stated.
Requested next steps
Moroccan lawyers
Lawyers demand a review of the bill and renewed dialogue.
Government
Not stated.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Moroccan lawyers went on strike against a bill reforming their profession.
The lawyers resumed work, temporarily suspending the strike to allow time for a new government and renewed discussions.
- Number of lawyers
- 19,000
- Strike duration
- More than four months
- Strike organizer
- Moroccan Bar Association
- Issue
- A bill reforming the legal profession
- Impact
- Delays in court proceedings and a growing backlog of cases
Sources
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