Justice Minister Directs Firm Action Against Serious Crime

Algerian Minister of Justice, Lotfi Boujemaa, called for continued and strengthened efforts to combat serious crime and improve judicial services. Speaking at an annual evaluation meeting with heads and attorneys general from 48 judicial councils, the Minister highlighted the significant attention President of the Republic has dedicated to the judiciary and justice sector. In line with presidential directives, several workshops have been initiated to focus on topics directly related to the quality of judicial performance and public services, with the implementation of these goals serving as a primary criterion for evaluating judicial leaders.

Minister Boujemaa urged judicial heads to deal firmly and rigorously with various forms of serious crime. Specific focus areas include drug offenses, crimes against children, forest fires, corruption, and organized crime. The Minister underscored the importance of ensuring fair trial guarantees while maintaining readiness and strictness in judicial processing. Furthermore, he noted the critical role of specialized commercial courts in fostering confidence in economic transactions and establishing a suitable judicial environment for investment growth. This involves activating conciliatory justice and enhancing dispute resolution mechanisms to ensure efficient and swift settlements, thereby reinforcing judicial security and the nation's investment appeal.

The Minister stressed the ongoing responsibility of judicial leaders to intensify efforts and overcome challenges to restore public trust in judicial institutions and solidify judicial security, which contributes to societal stability. This commitment requires enhancing the quality of judicial performance, improving the caliber of judgments and decisions, ensuring their effective enforcement, and advancing the overall quality of public judicial services to meet citizen expectations. This annual evaluation meeting, a regular practice by the Ministry of Justice, aims to assess achievements, review judicial operations, and outline a clear roadmap for the upcoming judicial year in response to public aspirations and to enhance the efficiency of the judicial system.