## Constitutional Court Derails Controversial Civil Procedure Law 

Morocco's Constitutional Court has dealt a major blow to the draft civil procedure law, striking down several key provisions – including the contentious Article 17 – as unconstitutional. The ruling throws into question the future of the bill, which was approved by Parliament in June 2025 after its second reading and now faces significant revisions.

**Article 17: A Point of Contention**

The Court's decision has reignited debate about the delicate balance between procedural efficiency and constitutional protections.  Article 17, in particular, had sparked fierce controversy. [Details about Article 17 omitted for brevity].

This ruling underscores the power of Morocco's Constitutional Court to safeguard fundamental rights and ensure legal processes adhere to the highest standards.




## Constitutional Court Derails Controversial Civil Procedure Law 

Morocco's Constitutional Court has dealt a major blow to the draft civil procedure law, stri

#Civil procedure law

Civil procedure law: Article allowing prosecutors to annul final rulings ruled unconstitutional