The Public Prosecution praises the inclusion of female judges in judicial leadership positions
The Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, Head of the Public Prosecution, asserted that Morocco is currently experiencing a new phase in enhancing the presence of women judges in leadership roles within the justice system. He considered the organization of a training course for deputy judicial officials as a significant step in this direction.
This statement was made during his speech at the opening of a training session on judicial administration, held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Doliz Hotel in Salé, attended by judicial figures and representatives of international institutions, including the Council of Europe and the European Union.
The Head of the Public Prosecution noted that the session, organized by the Superior Council of the Judiciary in partnership with the High Judicial Institute, clearly reflects a strategic direction towards solidifying a gender-sensitive approach within judicial decision-making bodies. He praised this initiative as unprecedented in training female judges to prepare them for leadership roles in the near future.
He explained that this path aligns with the royal vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has continuously emphasized the necessity of empowering women to contribute fully to the country’s development. He cited a previous royal message stating that no society can achieve progress without the active participation of women.
Additionally, he highlighted that female judges currently make up 27% of the total judges in the kingdom, and their presence in judicial leadership positions is rapidly evolving, with the number of female heads in public prosecution offices reaching 15, along with an increasing presence in the presidency of courts and chambers at the Court of Cassation.
The Attorney General urged participants to engage actively in the various stages of the course, affirming that managing a court now requires not only legal expertise but also high administrative competencies, communication skills, crisis management, and achieving judicial efficiency and quality justice services.
He concluded his remarks by renewing the full support of the Public Prosecution for all initiatives aimed at enhancing the female presence in leadership roles, praising the role of the Superior Council of the Judiciary in promoting this trend, and stressing that Morocco is moving towards a new generation of female judges capable of making a real difference in the justice system.
