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Jan 29, 2026

Libya's Supreme Court Declares Four Parliamentary Laws Unconstitutional

On January 28, 2026, the Constitutional Chamber of the Libyan Supreme Court declared four laws enacted by the House of Representatives (HoR) unconstitutional. This ruling targets measures that had reshaped judicial governance and attempted to unwind legislation issued by competing legislative authority during the 2014–2016 institutional split.

The Court’s decision invalidates the following HoR enactments:

  • Law No. 22 of 2023 on Amending the Law on the Judicial System, which gave the HoR the power to appoint the head of the Supreme Council of Judicial Bodies, the apex administrative authority within the judiciary.
  • Law No. 32 of 2023, which pertained to the restructuring of the judiciary.
  • Law No. 6 of 2015 on general amnesty.
  • Law No. 1, which annulled laws enacted by the former General National Congress after August 3, 2014.

This ruling is poised to carry significant political and legal consequences, as it challenges the authority of the HoR and underscores the ongoing complexities within Libya's legal and political landscape. The decision may lead to the reinstatement of the 2016 Civil Code amendments and has sparked debates over the limits of jurisdiction and the unity of the judicial institution.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the original publication by Amereller: Libya’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Four HoR Laws; 2016 Civil Code Amendments Likely Reinstated.