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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
1. Morocco- Rabat
Moroccan lawyers extend strike over professional law
Moroccan lawyers are continuing a nationwide strike, launched nearly three months ago to protest changes to their practise which they say undermine their independence.
The reforms, championed by Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, and passed by parliament in May, affect the training of lawyers, financial management and governance of law firms.
"We are observing a general boycott of professional services. This decision remains in force. The Executive Board of the Moroccan Bar Association renewed it today and has scheduled a…
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