Rabat:Hicham Balaoui, the King’s Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecution Office, addressed the challenges of integrating artificial intelligence into the justice system during a seminar in Rabat. He noted AI’s growing significance in daily life and its transformative effect on various sectors, including justice.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Balaoui spoke at a seminar organized by Morocco’s Court of Cassation in collaboration with the Association of the Highest Courts of Cassation of Countries Sharing the Use of French (AHJUCAF). He highlighted the benefits of AI technologies in legal research, case-law analysis, case processing, judicial case management, and investigation support.

These technologies can enhance procedural efficiency and assist justice professionals, as stated by the Presidency of the Public Prosecution Office. However, Balaoui emphasized the necessity of regulating AI use to mitigate risks from automating judicial decisions and to maintain human intervention’s central role in the judicial process.

Balaoui also noted the importance of balancing technological advancements with the rule of law, judicial independence, and the protection of fundamental rights and personal data. He underlined the need for strong security and oversight mechanisms to protect professional secrecy and the confidentiality of judicial information.