Abdellatif Ouahbi
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Moroccan Minister of Justice, known for his advocacy of legal reforms aimed at modernizing the judiciary and enhancing the protection of individual rights. He played a significant role in the recent discussions surrounding the proposed law N°03.23, which seeks to strengthen judicial guarantees for defendants while improving the efficiency of legal processes. His focus includes ensuring a balance between individual freedoms and public safety, as well as the implementation of digital tools in the judicial system to streamline operations and increase transparency.
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Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who faced mobilization from lawyers.
Les adouls prolongent leur grève du 2 au 10 mars
Morocco· 2026-02-24
Abdellatif Ouahbi indicated that the opening of these two jurisdictions is part of the ministry's strategy to bring justice closer to citizens.
Béni Mellal : Ouahbi inaugure deux nouvelles juridictions pour renforcer l’accès à la justiceMorocco· 2026-02-21Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who was absent during a crucial meeting regarding the controversial law project.
Les avocats de retour aux tribunaux après l’intervention d’AkhannouchMorocco· 2026-02-12Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice in Morocco who is working on legislative reforms to combat cybercrime.
Cybercriminalité : le ministère de la Justice veut bétonner l’arsenal législatifMorocco· 2026-01-25Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice whose statements have sparked significant protests from Moroccan lawyers.
Les avocats annoncent un mouvement de protestation d’une ampleur inéditeMorocco· 2026-01-18Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice, justifies the initiative by the necessity to evaluate the current law after more than seventeen years of application.
Projet de loi 66.23 sur la profession d’avocat : tout savoir sur une réforme contestéeMorocco· 2026-01-18
Abdellatif Ouahbi, Minister of Justice, noted that nearly a billion people watched the opening ceremony of CAN 2025.
Sécurité des grands événements sportifs : le Maroc s'impose comme référence régionaleMorocco· 2026-01-11
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who faced criticism from the ABAM for not engaging in serious dialogue.
L’association des Barreaux exige le retrait du projet de loi sur la profession d'avocatMorocco· 2025-12-24
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Moroccan Minister of Justice who signed a memorandum of understanding on international judicial cooperation.
Réunion de Haut Niveau Maroc-Espagne : signature de 14 accords de coopérationMorocco· 2025-12-04
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who has faced criticism from judicial officers for his statements regarding their roles.
Abdellatif Ouahbi s’attire les foudres des huissiers de justiceMorocco· 2025-11-16Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Moroccan counterpart to Gunnar Strömmer in the agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation against organized crime.
Norske narkobaroner på rømmen i Marokko: Nærmer seg politiavtale
Norway· 2025-11-12
Abdellatif Ouahbi presented a detailed report of his department's achievements in 2025 to the members of the Justice Commission.
La justice marocaine en chantier : modernisation et défis à l'horizon 2026Morocco· 2025-11-05Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who discussed the implementation of alternative sentences in Morocco.
450 personnes ont bénéficié des peines alternatives, 9 réincarcérées pour refus d’exécutionMorocco· 2025-10-13Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who presented the bill aimed at reforming the legal framework for checks.
Chèques sans provision : le gouvernement assouplit le cadre légalMorocco· 2025-10-09
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who affirmed that the reform of the Code of Criminal Procedure is part of a broader judicial transformation agenda.
Code de procédure pénale : les principales nouveautésMorocco· 2025-09-15Abdellatif Ouahbi stated that the World Cup 2030 will not only be a sports celebration but also a demonstration of Morocco's political will to modernize its judicial system.
Des tribunaux mobiles prévus dans les stades marocains pour le Mondial 2030Morocco· 2025-09-04Abdellatif Ouahbi attended the meeting of the permanent committee on road safety.
Taroudant : huit morts dans un accident de la route sur la RN11Morocco· 2025-08-29
Abdellatif Ouahbi stated that the new provisions aim to organize rather than restrict freedoms.
En l'absence de 300 députés... le Parlement adopte le projet de loi sur la procédure pénaleMorocco· 2025-07-22Abdellatif Ouahbi is a Minister of Justice who has publicly addressed allegations regarding a controversial real estate transaction.
Abdellatif Ouahbi sort de son mutisme au sujet de l’affaire de la «transaction immobilière»Morocco· 2025-07-21Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice, presented the bill and emphasized its importance in the legal system.
Chambre des conseillers : adoption du projet de loi relatif à la procédure pénaleMorocco· 2025-07-09Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who is advocating for a law to protect citizens' privacy regarding genetic data.
Empreintes génétiques : Abdellatif Ouahbi promet une loi protégeant la vie privéeMorocco· 2025-07-01Abdellatif Ouahbi has warned against the rise of online begging and its association with fraud and emotional manipulation.
Explosion de la mendicité en ligne : 6.525 condamnations enregistrées en 2020 au MarocMorocco· 2025-07-01Abdellatif Ouahbi affirmed that Morocco occupies an advanced position in the fight against organized crime.
Crime organisé transfrontalier : le Maroc à l’avant-garde de la coopération internationaleMorocco· 2025-06-20
The group calls on the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, to open a transparent investigation into the leaked data.
Cyberattaque au Maroc : le ministère de la Justice dément toute fuite de donnéesMorocco· 2025-06-10Abdellatif Ouahbi recently warned notaries about the need to strengthen data protection.
La Conservation foncière n’a pas subi de cyberattaque (source autorisée)Morocco· 2025-06-03Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice, presented the foundations of the proposed law before the House of Representatives.
Une proposition de loi pour encadrer les enregistrements à usage judiciaireMorocco· 2025-05-26
Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Minister of Justice who presented the controversial reform of the penal procedure code.
Procédure pénale : la polémique ne faiblit pas malgré l'adoption de la réformeMorocco· 2025-05-21
Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Minister of Justice, defended the major legislative text during a session of the House of Representatives.
Le nouveau Code de procédure pénale adopté à la majorité à la Chambre des représentantsMorocco· 2025-05-21Abdellatif Ouahbi is the Moroccan Minister of Justice who met with Georges-Louis Bouchez.
Sahara : le président du MR belge prend fait et cause pour le MarocMorocco· 2025-05-15
Abdellatif Ouahbi announced a consensus around a new law governing the profession of lawyer.
Le projet de loi encadrant la profession d'avocat bientôt déposé au SGGMorocco· 2025-05-15