The parliament is willing to involve the Bar Association in promulgating laws related to the justice sector and all its services, especially at the level of the relevant parliamentary committees, said Speaker of the Assembly of the People's Representatives (ARP) Brahim Bouderbala. Bouderbala, former Dean of the Bar Association, was speaking as he met with a delegation from the Bar on Tuesday, led by Dean Hatem Mezoui. The Speaker highlighted the pivotal role of the Bar, emphasising the lawyers' commitment to «the fundamental principles of the profession and their continuous efforts to administer justice and defend rights, liberties, and just causes,» he was quoted in a statement issued by the ARP. This visit comes within the framework of exchanging views on the country's future, which requires the concerted efforts of all concerned stakeholders, particularly regarding major reforms to be undertaken in the judicial system. In turn, Mezoui emphasised that the judiciary and the Bar require significant reforms in terms of legislation and regulations governing the sector. He stated that several legal texts need to be revised, especially those related to criminal procedures and civil trials.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse