Legal committee deems Council decrees unconstitutional
The Legal Advisory Committee of Libya's House of Representatives has issued a statement rejecting the Presidential Council's issuance of decree-laws, declaring they have no constitutional or legal basis.
The committee states that the presidential decrees were issued outside Libya and without proper meetings of the full Presidential Council, constituting what they describe as a violation of both the Council's internal regulations and national sovereignty.
According to the statement, the Seventh Constitutional Amendment of 2014 postponed the election of a president and assigned sovereign powers to the House of Representatives until a legitimate president could be elected. The committee emphasises that this amendment did not grant the Presidential Council any legislative authority.
The committee further notes that both the Skhirat and Geneva Agreements specifically limited the Presidential Council's powers to administrative tasks without conferring legislative or presidential powers.
The committee has declared the presidential decrees invalid due to the absence of constitutional or legal texts authorising their issuance by any entity other than the legislative authority.
These decrees have been referred to judicial authorities for review and to determine whether they constitute criminal offences or threaten the unity or integrity of the state.
The committee reaffirmed the House of Representatives' position that the Presidential Council's term has expired and it is ineligible to continue performing its duties.
It called for adherence to the consensual political process and acceleration of steps to unify the executive branch, leading to presidential and parliamentary elections.
According to the information provided, Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Al-Menfi has referred minutes of a meeting regarding a second batch of presidential decrees to Representatives Al-Koni and Al-Lafi for signature.
On 30 April, the Presidential Council issued a decree repealing the House of Representatives' law establishing a Supreme Constitutional Court in Benghazi, stating that the Presidential Council would assume powers to issue necessary decisions to protect the political process and ensure compliance with final judicial rulings issued by the Supreme Court.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Libyan Express
4 days ago
- Libyan Express
Why pay for fuel if the state doesn't get the money?
BY Libyan Express Aug 15, 2025 - 13:01 Updated: Aug 15, 2025 - 13:02 Economist warns of fuel price hike: 'If they took 15 qirsh, what about five dinars?' Photo Credit: Ean Libya Libyan economist Mokhtar Al-Jadeed has raised sharp criticism over the country's subsidised fuel pricing, questioning why citizens continue to pay 0.15 dinar (~$0.03) per litre when, he alleges, the revenue does not reach the state treasury. In a statement posted to his official Facebook page, Al-Jadeed argued that if the money is not entering public coffers, it should remain with the people. 'The fuel should be free — fill up and go,' he said. Addressing proposals to remove fuel subsidies, he warned: 'If they were tempted to take even the 15 qirsh, what will happen when the price of a litre of gasoline reaches five dinars (~$1)?' His remarks come amid ongoing national debate over the future of Libya's fuel subsidy programme — a politically sensitive issue in a country where cheap fuel is one of the few direct benefits provided by the state, but also a driver of widespread smuggling and corruption. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
Libyan Express
5 days ago
- Libyan Express
Libya, Italy discuss boosting naval and special forces training
BY Libyan Express Aug 14, 2025 - 06:17 Al-Namroush meets Italian military envoy to strengthen defense cooperation The deputy chief of staff of the Libyan Army, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, has met with Italy's military attaché to Libya, Colonel Francesco Marino, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation in various military training fields. According to a statement issued Wednesday by the Western Coast Military Region, the talks also addressed potential Italian support for enhancing the capabilities of Libya's naval and special forces. The meeting follows similar discussions on August 5, when Al-Namroush met with the British military attaché to Libya, Colonel Matt Ketterer, to explore advancing joint cooperation in training. Both engagements are part of broader efforts to support the development and modernisation of Libya's military institution. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
Libyan Express
08-08-2025
- Libyan Express
Acting FM Al-Baour pushes forward Libya–Spain cooperation
BY Libyan Express Aug 07, 2025 - 07:14 Updated: Aug 08, 2025 - 07:17 Foreign minister Al-Baour underscores Libya's openness in meeting with Spanish envoy Libya's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, met on Wednesday with Spanish Ambassador Javier Lara to discuss deepening bilateral ties between Tripoli and Madrid. The meeting, held at the Ministry's headquarters in the capital, was also attended by Abu Bakr Al-Taweel, Director of the European Affairs Department. Discussions centered on expanding cooperation across key sectors and aligning future initiatives with the shared interests of both countries. Al-Baour praised Spain's continued diplomatic engagement in Libya and acknowledged its support for the UN-led political process. He reaffirmed the Government of National Unity's commitment to building stronger economic and political partnerships with Madrid. Ambassador Lara expressed Spain's readiness to strengthen cooperation and contribute to Libya's efforts toward political stability and development. He reiterated Spain's interest in maintaining close diplomatic coordination as Libya seeks to restore institutional unity and attract international investment. The meeting comes amid ongoing outreach by the Foreign Ministry to strengthen engagement with accredited diplomatic missions and foster broader international cooperation. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
