Several magistrates sanctioned for corruption and misbehavior

The Moroccan supreme magistrature council has adopted disciplinary measures against several magistrates, out of whom 2 had been dismissed and 13 temporarily excluded.

Moroccan Minister of Justice Omar Azziman who made the announcement at a news conference in Rabat on Wednesday, said the sanctions were inflicted for corruption, behavior that harm the credibility of justice, professional mistakes and embezzlement of minors' property.

26 judges were acquitted while 4 dossiers will be examined later on after gathering more information.

The council promoted several other magistrates while it discharged others >from previous responsibilities.

The measures are meant to guarantee the independence and increase the credibility of justice, azziman said.