Shaheed El Hafed, 21 June 2026 (SPS) – The Minister of Justice, Mohamed Embarek Sidi, delivered a lecture on Sunday at the headquarters of the National Council, reviewing the experience of the judicial system and the development of justice in the Sahrawi State.
The lecture was held as part of the proceedings of the National Council’s Spring Session, in the presence of National Secretariat member, President of the National Council, Bachir Mustapha Sayed, along with members of the Council.
During his presentation, the Minister highlighted the foundations of the Sahrawi judicial system and its evolution within the unique circumstances under which the Sahrawi State was established.
He reviewed the various stages related to the creation and development of the judicial apparatus, emphasizing that the exceptional situation of the Sahrawi Republic, marked by refugee conditions and the evolution of Sahrawi society, necessitated the establishment of a judicial system capable of meeting the requirements of social organization, resolving disputes, and consolidating the rule of law.
The Minister also provided an overview of the organization of the courts as stipulated in the Constitution, particularly Chapter III concerning the judicial authority. He explained the structure and hierarchy of the judicial system, ranging from the Courts of First Instance to the Court of Appeal and ultimately the Supreme Court.
In addition, he addressed the relationship between the Ministry of Justice and judicial institutions, as well as the role of the Supreme Judicial Council, stressing the importance of judicial independence as a fundamental guarantee for the administration of justice and the application of the law.
The Minister further discussed the organization of the judiciary, including the conditions and mechanisms for the training, qualification, and professional development of judges, with the aim of building a judicial institution capable of keeping pace with the evolving needs of society.
The lecture forms part of the National Council’s Spring Session training program, which seeks to promote legal awareness and facilitate the exchange of knowledge on issues related to institution-building and the consolidation of the rule of law.
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