Moroccan lawyers have extended a nationwide strike over changes to the law governing their profession.
The boycott has continued for almost three months.
Lawyers say the reforms could weaken their professional independence.
Meanwhile, the dispute has disrupted court services and delayed legal cases across Morocco.
Moroccan lawyers continue nationwide boycott
The Moroccan Bar Association has renewed its boycott of professional services.
El Houssain Iziani, president of the Bar Associations of Morocco, said the decision remains in force.
The association has scheduled another meeting for September 20.
According to Africanews, citing AFP, lawyers have been protesting the reforms for nearly three months.
The dispute has continued despite the changes moving forward.
Lawyers raise concerns over new law
Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has supported the reforms.
Parliament passed the changes in May. They were later adopted in August despite the ongoing protests.
The measures affect several parts of the legal profession.
These include lawyer training, financial management and the governance of law firms.
However, lawyers argue that the changes could undermine their independence.
Strike disrupts Morocco’s courts
The prolonged boycott is also affecting the country’s court system.
Cases have faced delays as lawyers continue to withdraw professional services.
In addition, some citizens have been unable to file legal complaints during the disruption.
This has increased pressure to find a solution to the dispute.
Bar association signals willingness to negotiate
Despite the continuing strike, the lawyers’ leadership has indicated that it remains open to talks.
Iziani said the association would work with a future government if it was willing to address the dispute.
He called for an agreement that could resolve the crisis surrounding the law.
For now, however, the nationwide boycott remains in place.
The next meeting of the Moroccan Bar Association is expected on September 20.