The social climate among lawyers remains tense. Despite attempts at disinformation, the lawyers' coordination committee reiterated its call on Sunday for a total cessation of activity for a period of one week , beginning this Monday, January 26.

A tightly controlled communication strategy in the face of confusion

In response to the conflicting rumors that circulated following the initial press release on January 22nd, the representative bodies felt it necessary to clarify the situation. From now on, only directives officially issued by the Association's board or its president will be considered valid. The objective is clear: to maintain absolute unity in order to have greater leverage in the power struggle with the government.

The terms of the service suspension

The watchword is strict: no services should be provided, with a few exceptions:

1. Opening new cases is strictly prohibited .
2. Exceptions limited only to cases with mandatory legal deadlines or absolute emergencies.
3. Rigorous control: These exceptions are not left to the lawyer's discretion; they must be validated by the Bar President or members of the Bar Council.

At the heart of the anger: Bill 66.23

This massive mobilization is the culmination of a struggle against Bill No. 66.23 . Legal professionals see it as a direct threat to the independence of their profession. Their main grievances concern:

1. Lack of consultation: Lawyers denounce a text drawn up without their participation.
2. The method: A haste deemed suspicious in the government agenda.
3. The substance: Provisions deemed to be an infringement of civil liberties and contrary to the very essence of the defense.

A power struggle is brewing.

This action follows the resolutions taken at the extraordinary assembly in Marrakech on January 3, 2026. By demanding the outright withdrawal of the text and the opening of genuine negotiations, the Moroccan bar association shows that it is not ready to give in on what it considers to be the foundations of the rule of law.