The Moroccan authorities flatly rejected the statements made by Amnesty International (AI) about the trial of the Al-Hoceima events' detainees for «lack of objectivity and impartiality». The Moroccan authorities expressed their categorical rejection of statements by the organization of Amnesty International in its report that lacks objectivity and impartiality as dictated by international standards, said on Monday the Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights in a statement. In the absence of a thoughtful legal assessment of the original verdict, the organization's questioning of the latter made its position inconsistent with internationally recognized standards, notably the fundamental principles relating to the independence of the judiciary, the delegation said. Amnesty International urges the Moroccan authorities to deliver justice during Hirak appeal The Moroccan authorities expressed their total rejection of the conclusions that lack precision and objectivity, which made the content of these statement contradictory with the actual and legal data of the case currently before the courts, according to the same source. The Moroccan authorities are deeply surprised by the position of Amnesty International, which is a blatant interference in the work of the judiciary and an explicit violation of the most basic standards in this area, the statement added. The Moroccan authorities reiterated their total rejection of what has been stated by Amnesty International, said the Inter-ministerial Delegation for Human Rights, announcing that it will issue, in the coming weeks, a detailed response to AI's allegations. The Moroccan authorities remain open to any initiative aimed at maintaining a constructive dialogue, said the Delegation, underlining that the independence of the judiciary in the Kingdom is enshrined in Article 107 of the Constitution and implemented in accordance with the organic law on the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and the organic law on the Magistrates' Statutes.
