In a positive precedent, the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, announced on Wednesday evening the activation of live broadcasting for the meeting of the Social Sectors Committee, attended by the Minister of Health and Social Protection, Anas Doukkali. This decision was described as “exceptional” and sparked widespread debate regarding the constitutional and legal framework for such measures.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Social Sectors Committee had rejected a request from several deputies to broadcast the session live via official channels, citing that the internal regulations of the House of Representatives did not stipulate this form of transparency. However, Rachid Talbi Alami intervened, changing the course of events, and announced the activation of live broadcasting, stating: “This will be an exception since the subject is of concern to Moroccans now, even though the constitution does not allow it.”
The committee chairman, Hamid Nougou, requested a pause for the present deputies to consult with the committee’s office, before later announcing that “the meeting will be public with the presence of media and Moroccan television.” He confirmed that the internal regulations of the House do not include live broadcasting as a form of public meetings, which opens the door for various interpretations regarding the legality of this step.
This meeting comes amid rising calls for comprehensive reform of the healthcare system in Morocco, facing major challenges in human resources, equipment, and management of essential services. Several deputies considered that live broadcasting would enhance public trust in the legislative institution and grant citizens the right to be informed about the details being discussed on their behalf.
