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Law Criminalizing Torture, Abduction, and Discrimination Passed (April 30, 2013) by Issam Saliba

The Libyan National Congress approved Law No. 10 of 2013, Concerning the Criminalization of Torture, Forced Abduction, and Discrimination, which was ...

Topic: Criminal law and procedure
Jurisdiction: Libya

Judges Oppose Bill on Reorganization of Judiciary (November 06, 2012) by George Sadek

On October 17, 2012, a number of Libyan judges announced their objection to a bill on the reorganization of the judiciary, ...

Topic: Judges
Jurisdiction: Libya

Newly Elected Constituent Assembly Appoints a Chairman (August 20, 2012) by George Sadek

On August 10, 2012, members of the elected Constituent Assembly voted to make Mohammed Al Moqrif its new Chairman. Al Moqrif ...

Topic: Legislative power
Jurisdiction: Libya

Parliamentary Elections Held; Assembly to Draft Laws During Transition (July 13, 2012) by George Sadek

On July 8, 2012, despite the violence plaguing cities in eastern Libya, the country's Supreme Electoral Commission announced that it will ...

Topic: Legislative power
Jurisdiction: Libya

Public Prosecution Detains ICC Defense Team for 45 Days (June 14, 2012) by George Sadek

On June 11, 2012, Libyan prosecutorial authorities detained the defense team assigned by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to defend Saif ...

Topic: Criminal law and procedure
Jurisdiction: Libya

Law Criminalizing the Creation of Political Parties Repealed (January 12, 2012) by George Sadek

On January 4, 2012, the National Transitional Council of Libya repealed Law 17-1972, which had prohibited the establishment of political parties. ...

Topic: Politics and government
Jurisdiction: Libya

Political Figures Criticize Draft Election Law (January 12, 2012) by George Sadek

On January 5, 2012, many political figures criticized the draft law on the election of members to Libya's Constituent Assembly. The ...

Topic: Elections
Jurisdiction: Libya

Assistance Package Authorized and Bank Funds Released (January 11, 2012) by Theresa Papademetriou

On December 15, 2011, in response to a request made by Libyan authorities, the European Union adopted a package of assistance ...

Topic: International cultural relations
Jurisdiction: European Union / Libya

New Penal Code Opposed (June 02, 2008) by Issam Saliba

Libyan legal activists and politicians recently warned against the enactment of a proposed new penal code, claiming it infringes on public ...

Topic: Criminal law and procedure
Jurisdiction: Libya

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Last updated: April 30, 2013