Libya's Supreme Constitutional Court Affirms Parliament's Legitimacy

Libya's Supreme Constitutional Court, sitting in Benghazi, has issued a ruling affirming the legal legitimacy of the House of Representatives (HoR) as the country's exclusive legislative body.

Ruling Details

The court ruled in favor of the constitutionality of Law No. (1) of 2020, which annulled laws and decisions issued by the former General National Congress after the expiration of its legal mandate. The decision emphasizes that the HoR derives its authority directly from the Constitutional Declaration and its amendments, granting it full legislative powers.

Implications

This ruling brings renewed clarity to a long-disputed constitutional question, reinforcing the HoR's position as the sole legislative authority in Libya. It also underscores the court's role in addressing legal and institutional distortions resulting from Libya's prolonged transitional period.

For more information, refer to the Libya Review article: Supreme Constitutional Court Confirms Legitimacy of Libya’s Parliament.