The Higher Council of the Judiciary is organizing a training session on judicial mediation in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
In Rabat and Marrakech, a specialized training course on mediation in Moroccan justice has launched, organized by the Higher Council of the Judiciary in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program and the U.S. Embassy in Rabat. The course targets judges from commercial and primary courts.
This training aims to enhance judges’ skills and empower them to encourage parties to resort to mediation as an alternative and effective mechanism for dispute resolution, particularly regarding loans and contractual disputes. This initiative also contributes to improving the quality of justice and facilitating access to it. Additionally, it seeks to activate the powers granted to judges under Article 13 of the Judicial Organization Law, which allows them to invite parties to resolve their disputes through mediation.
Marianne Geran McManus, advisor to the Commercial Law Development Program for the Middle East and North Africa, affirmed that cooperation with the Higher Council of the Judiciary reflects an important step toward institutionalizing mediation in Morocco. She noted that this will help alleviate the backlog of cases and promote a more collaborative and business-friendly legal environment.
The course includes participation from both international and local experts, blending theoretical presentations with practical applications to showcase successful models and experiences in mediation and highlight its effectiveness in the swift resolution of disputes.
