Rabat, 01/21/2023 (MAP) - The European Parliament (EP) resolution from Thursday, January 19, 2023 contained a number of unfounded accusations, which the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) strongly denounced on Saturday. The CSPJ stated that it had taken notice of this resolution, which contains "serious accusations and allegations undermining the independence of the judiciary," in a statement issued after a Council meeting.
The press release read by Mustapha Libzar, secretary general of the CSPJ, states that these unfounded allegations distort the facts and cast doubt on the legality and legitimacy of the legal proceedings taken regarding cases, some of which have been tried and others in progress. "The Council regrets this distortion of the facts in the context of trials which took place in accordance with the law, in full respect of the constitutional guarantees and the conditions of a f f f f f f f f. According to the same source, the Council vehemently rejects the European Parliament's methodology, which it claims as its own and which grants it the authority to judge Moroccan justice in a flagrant and partial manner, harming the Kingdom's judicial institutions and taking no account of their independence.
By doing this, the Council expresses its categorical rejection of any attempt to sway the judiciary's decisions or interfere with its functioning, particularly in light of the fact that some of the cases mentioned are still pending in the courts. The sentence is highlighted and reads, "This is in direct contravention of all international norms and rules, particularly the principles and resolutions of the united nations relating to the independence of justice.".
In addition, the press release states that the CSPJ strongly opposes the resolution's language, which calls for putting pressure on the judiciary to order the immediate release of those it has mentioned. It asserts that this "seriously undermines the independence of the judiciary and constitutes an attempt to influence it, while some cases are still before the courts.". Furthermore, the Council rejects the claims cited in the resolution, which were based on assertions made by sources known for their dogmatic stances in the absence of available proof and verified data and were further debunked by the facts.
The CSPJ also notes that the individuals named in the resolution benefited from all legal safeguards for a fair and impartial trial, including the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel and access to all records, a public face-to-face trial, the calling of witnesses and their interrogation, the use of judicial expertise, and remedies, among other legal safeguards established by Moroccan law as specified in ratified international human rights conventions. The Council wants to make sure everyone is aware that the events that are the focus of the criminal proceedings against the people named in the resolution of the European Parliament have nothing to do with journalistic work or the exercise of constitutionally protected rights to free speech and association in Morocco.
The allegations made against them, in actuality, are related to common crimes like rape, human trafficking, and taking advantage of people's vulnerability, all of which are harshly punished by international law. The resolution's "double standards" logic is rejected by the Council. Rather than denouncing the sexual assaults that the victims experienced, the resolution defended a number of untruths and unsupported allegations.
The Council recalls in this regard the significant advancements made in recent years by the Moroccan judiciary, such as the independence of the prosecution from the executive power as of 2017 or the fact that the judiciary was established as an independent power, enshrined in the 2011 constitution and formalized by the creation of the CSPJ in 2017; aligning the Moroccan judicial system with the most advanced and strict standards of independence, standards of indepen. The Council emphasizes that the magistrates' adherence to their independence, as well as their dedication to protecting rights and freedoms and ensuring fair trial conditions, is a responsibility imposed by the Constitution, the Law, and Morality.
Additionally, it emphasizes its resolve to act continuously to protect the independence of the judiciary as well as its protection from all types of outside interference and pressure, regardless of their source, in accordance with the Constitution and the Advice's organic law. standards of independence that, up until recently, have been very difficult for some European nations to achieve.
The Council emphasizes the magistrates' attachment to their independence as well as their commitment to preserving rights and freedoms and guaranteeing fair trial conditions, as a constitutional, legal and moral duty. Additionally, it emphasizes its resolve to act continuously to protect the independence of the judiciary as well as its protection from all types of outside interference and pressure, regardless of their source, in accordance with the Constitution and the Advice's organic law.
standards of independence that, up until recently, have been very difficult for some European nations to achieve. The Council emphasizes that the magistrates' adherence to their independence, as well as their dedication to protecting rights and freedoms and ensuring fair trial conditions, is a responsibility imposed by the Constitution, the Law, and Morality.
It also underlines its determination to act constantly for the preservation of the independence of justice and its immunity against all forms of interference and foreign pressure, whatever they may be, in accordance with the Constitution and the organic law of the Advice. The Council emphasizes the magistrates' attachment to their independence as well as their commitment to preserving rights and freedoms and guaranteeing fair trial conditions, as a constitutional, legal and moral duty.
Additionally, it emphasizes its resolve to act continuously to protect the independence of the judiciary as well as its protection from all types of outside interference and pressure, regardless of their source, in accordance with the Constitution and the Advice's organic law. The Council emphasizes that the magistrates' adherence to their independence, as well as their dedication to protecting rights and freedoms and ensuring fair trial conditions, is a responsibility imposed by the Constitution, the Law, and Morality.
It also underlines its determination to act constantly for the preservation of the independence of justice and its immunity against all forms of interference and foreign pressure, whatever they may be, in accordance with the Constitution and the organic law of the Advice.
The Council recalls in this regard the significant advancements made in recent years by the Moroccan judiciary, such as the independence of the prosecution from the executive power as of 2017 or the fact that the judiciary was established as an independent power, enshrined in the 2011 constitution and formalized by the creation of the CSPJ in 2017; aligning the Moroccan judicial system with the most advanced and strict standards of independence, standards of indepen.
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