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Morocco World
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
King Mohammed VI Names Hicham Balaoui as New Public Prosecution Head
Doha – King Mohammed VI named today Hicham Balaoui as Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecution Office, according to a Royal Cabinet statement. The appointment comes as former prosecutor El Hassan Daki steps down from his position due to health reasons. The Royal Cabinet commended Daki for fulfilling his duties with 'probity, devotion, integrity, and impartiality' during his tenure, noting his commitment to judicial independence, rule of law, and protection of individual and collective rights and freedoms. During a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the monarch received three new members of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. They included Balaoui, Hassan Tariq who joins as a member in his capacity as Kingdom Ombudsman, and Farid El Bacha who was selected by the King as a council member. The three officials took their oath before King Mohammed VI during the ceremony, which was attended by Mohamed Abdennabaoui, Deputy President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. The Supreme Council of the Judiciary, chaired by the King, ensures the implementation of guarantees granted to magistrates regarding their independence, appointment, promotion, retirement, and discipline. The council produces reports on the state of justice and the judicial system and presents appropriate recommendations. It also provides detailed opinions on justice-related matters at the request of the King, government, or parliament, while respecting the separation of powers. According to Article 115 of the Constitution, the Supreme Council of the Judiciary consists of the First President of the Court of Cassation as Deputy President, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation, and the President of the First Chamber of the Court of Cassation. It also includes four elected representatives of the Courts of Appeal magistrates and six elected representatives of first-instance courts magistrates. The council also includes the Kingdom Ombudsman, the President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), and five personalities chosen by the King who are recognized for their competence, impartiality, integrity, and distinguished contribution to judicial independence and rule of law.
Morocco World
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Who is Mohamed Benalilou, the New Head of Morocco's Anti-Corruption Body?
Rabat – King Mohammed VI has appointed Mohamed Benalilou as the new president of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC). Benalilou brings a wealth of experience across different administrations, which is expected to strengthen efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency in Morocco. Born on February 2, 1975, in Mokrisset, within the Ouazzane province, he has had a long and distinguished career in Morocco's legal and judicial system. Before this new appointment, he served as the Ombudsman of the country. Benalilou is a magistrate and holds a master's degree in law. He has worked in several key positions, including as director of the administrative and training division at the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. He also worked at the Court of First Instance in Tangier, the former Special Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal in Rabat. Throughout his career, Benalilou has held various leadership roles in Morocco's justice system. He was chief of staff for the Minister of Justice and Freedoms and an advisor on criminal policy from 2012 to 2014. He later became Director of Studies, Cooperation, and Modernization at the Ministry of Justice from 2014 to 2016 and was then appointed Director of Human Resources at the same ministry from 2016 to 2018. Benalilou was also part of various advisory missions, including those focused on the fight against corruption. He is a member of the group of government experts for the review of the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). He is also a founding member of the Arab Network for Combating Corruption and Promoting Integrity and Transparency. In addition, Benalilou teaches criminal law and criminal procedure at Morocco's Higher Institute of the Judiciary. He is also a visiting professor at the Royal Institute of Territorial Administration and Rabat's Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences. With his vast experience, Benalilou seems to be well-prepared for his new role leading Morocco's fight against corruption. His work will focus on preventing corruption, educating the public, and ensuring strong cooperation between the judiciary and other institutions.
