Marrakech justice union criticises minister Ouahbi’s remarks
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Yabiladi
The Marrakech branch of the Democratic Justice Union says minister Abdellatif Ouahbi’s statements harm the image of court clerks. It points to growing workloads, a lack of resources and the transport costs borne by staff, according to Yabiladi.
The Democratic Justice Union, Marrakech local branch, has responded to remarks by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi on absences in the courts. The union believes these statements harm the image of court clerks and judicial staff and do not reflect the reality of their work.
In a statement, the union denounces a growing workload, a large number of court users and a severe shortage of human and logistical resources. It says officials often start before the courts officially open, attend late hearings and work weekends to catch up on delays. It also disputes the minister’s position on attacks suffered by officers responsible for service of documents and enforcement, who bear their own transport costs without compensation.
Abdellatif Ouahbi had described unjustified absences in the courts as a "major problem" before the Justice, Legislation and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives. He said he would not accept paying salaries to officials who fail to meet their obligations.
