Mohammed Ould Al-Rashid highlights the outcomes of the “Autumn Session” and appreciates the interaction of the House of Councillors with national issues.
In a detailed presentation, Mohammed Ould Al-Rashid, President of the House of Councillors, outlined the key achievements of the second chamber during the first legislative session of the fifth term for the years 2021-2027. He emphasized the council’s contributions to legislation, oversight, and evaluation of public policies, as well as its role in enhancing Morocco’s parliamentary diplomacy on both regional and international levels while defending national issues.
During the conclusion of the session, Ould Al-Rashid noted that the council approved 17 bills in 12 legislative sessions, which included 3 organic bills and 4 bills during the second reading, along with 4 bills that were prioritized per Article 78 of the Constitution. He affirmed that these texts focused on strengthening the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, including the right to vote, access to education, social care, and child protection, in addition to developing the legal framework in essential areas such as the Constitutional Court, sanctions rules in commercial crimes, and compensation for motor vehicle accidents.
The council president also addressed reforms related to human resources in the judicial and prison management sectors, aiming to enhance the professional conditions of employees. He highlighted the special attention given to the Finance Bill, with 227 amendments proposed, of which 72 were accepted, reflecting the council’s serious engagement with pivotal texts.
Furthermore, the council approved the organic laws related to the upcoming legislative elections, including amendments to the laws concerning the House of Representatives, political parties, electoral lists, and public media, ensuring thorough preparation for the electoral process and strengthening democratic practices, in line with royal directives.
In the educational sector, the council ratified the School Education Law (No. 59.21) and the Higher Education and Scientific Research Law (No. 59.24), asserting that they constitute fundamental pillars in the reform of the education and training system, while enhancing human resources and improving educational offerings as well as innovation systems.
The council also approved the Civil Procedure Law following the impact assessment of the Constitutional Court’s decision. The council president indicated that members demonstrated a commitment to performing an effective legislative role, as reflected in the number of amendments presented, which totaled 1,222, with 271 accepted, 595 withdrawn, and 356 rejected by voting.
During this session, 72 permanent committee meetings convened, accumulating nearly 240 hours of work, with legislative tasks dominating the agenda, although this did not hinder the organization of study days to hear the opinions of professionals, academics, and some constitutional institutions.
Mohammed Ould Al-Rashid affirmed that this session reflected the council’s serious engagement with national issues and its commitment to strengthening institutional roles, promoting democratic practices, and enhancing legal frameworks across various vital areas.
