Morocco’s Supreme Judicial Council took disciplinary action against dozens of judges in 2024, reflecting the council’s push for greater accountability within the country’s judiciary, according to the council’s annual report released this week.
Altogether in 2024, 70 judges were referred to the disciplinary council for alleged professional and ethical violations. Of these, three judges were fired, one was forced into retirement, and nine were suspended from duty. Two judges were terminated for absenteeism, while ten received formal warnings, and ten others were reprimanded.
The council decided to delay rulings in five cases and to continue investigations in two others. Meanwhile, 11 judges were not charged. It issued no charges with caution for 10 judges, while two were exonerated.
In addition to disciplinary measures, the Judicial Inspectorate was tasked with monitoring the assets of nine judges and assessing the wealth of 12 others, part of an ongoing effort to enhance financial transparency and eradicate corruption in the judiciary.
