The ISM and UNESCO train the 50th class of judicial attaches on the ethical and technological stakes of AI.
Adapting the judicial system to digital transformations constitutes a fundamental pillar for modernizing national public services. On Thursday at the Technopolis site in Rabat, the Higher Institute of Magistracy organized, in partnership with UNESCO, an in-depth training day dedicated to the challenges of artificial intelligence and the rule of law for judicial attaches of the 50th class. During the opening session, the institute’s Director General, Abdelhanine Touzani, recalled that the digital transition offers major prospects for accelerating procedural processing and administrative document analysis. The official nevertheless emphasized that algorithmic solutions must remain decision-support tools without ever replacing judicial free will, magistrate independence, or the fundamental principles of a fair trial guaranteed by the country’s constitutional framework.
Technological governance and ethical risk management
The meeting brought together expert magistrates to address digital regulation, the use of generative systems, and predictive analytics applied to law. UNESCO Regional Director for the Maghreb, Charaf Ahmimed, highlighted the need to regulate these tools against risks of technical opacity, algorithmic bias, and potential infringements on privacy protection. The training modules thus covered the legal and ethical issues related to the use of biometric technologies and facial recognition in public spaces. This joint initiative ensures that future judicial actors master the international ethical framework, strengthening legal certainty for citizens and investors operating within the Kingdom.
Impact on digital transformation and the legal economy
Integrating new technologies into the judicial ecosystem supports economic appeal and the business climate nationwide. Court digitalization and ongoing training for judicial professionals reduce processing times for commercial disputes, offering a predictable environment for businesses and financial actors. This modernization stimulates the growth of IT service activities, generates new demands for expertise in legal engineering, and elevates data management professions. By investing in upskilling its legal professionals in Rabat, the country consolidates its status as a regional hub for digital governance and reinforces the efficiency of its institutions in service of equitable economic development.
