The Ministry of Justice earmarks 7 billion dirhams for facility upgrades and 4 billion dirhams for vehicles to enhance judicial operations.
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Minister of Justice Abdelatif Wahbi confirmed that the ministry has placed special emphasis on modernizing and developing judicial facilities this year through the construction of new buildings and the expansion and maintenance of existing ones, ensuring modern and effective working conditions while respecting Moroccan architectural heritage and standards of quality, security, and public service efficiency.
Wahbi stated while presenting the 2026 budget proposal for the Ministry of Justice before the Justice, Legislation, and Human Rights Committee in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, that the number of projects overseen by the ministry has reached 84, including one project inaugurated, 18 projects ready for inauguration, 18 open works, and 47 projects under study.
The minister indicated that these projects have been allocated a financial package of nearly 109.3 million dirhams as of July, as part of the ministry’s efforts to provide dignified spaces and improve access to justice, alongside implementing the official status of the Amazigh language and activating the alternative sanctions law.
Wahbi added that the ministry is working on renewing obsolete equipment and supplying new facilities with modern tools for judges and staff, aiming to improve the work environment and enhance productivity. The cost of office and IT equipment reached approximately 71.3 million dirhams, of which 70.8 million dirhams was allocated to judicial districts across the country.
Additionally, 38 million dirhams have been allocated for purchasing vehicles and motorcycles for judicial officials, to facilitate their movements and ensure they perform their duties under optimal conditions.
In this context, the minister emphasized the importance of adopting a human approach to justice, particularly regarding the protection of women and children victims of violence or family disputes, affirming that the ministry has established special units for the care of these groups within the courts across the country, in accordance with Law 103.13 on combating violence against women. Furthermore, “blue spaces” have been created within family court sections, tailored to children’s psychological and social needs, providing a comfortable and safe environment.
Wahbi pointed out the provision of 39 units to care for women and children victims of violence, in addition to 23 blue spaces that include reception and listening offices equipped with appropriate communication and decorative tools, as well as soundproof listening rooms to protect privacy.
Regarding the integration of the Amazigh language into the justice system, the minister highlighted that his ministry has signed cooperation agreements with the Royal Institute of Amazigh Culture to provide training and technical and linguistic support, alongside equipping courts with signage in Amazigh and preparing official documents and legal texts in translation.
On the implementation of the alternative sanctions law (43.22), Wahbi confirmed that 62 offices have been established in the courts to monitor the electronic registration and deregistration process, following a comprehensive survey of court facilities to identify suitable spaces.
The minister reviewed the achievements of his ministry during 2025, noting that 19 infrastructure projects have been completed or are ready for inauguration, including the primary court in Taourirt, judicial centers in Sebt Kzoula, Timnar, Had Kourt, and Azemmour, among others, at a total cost of 281.38 million dirhams.
Wahbi affirmed that these efforts are part of modernizing the judicial facility and improving the services provided to citizens, in line with the high royal directives aiming to achieve accessible, effective, and humane justice.
