On Wednesday, the Head of Libya’s Supreme Judiciary Council, Miftah Mohammed Al-Qawiheld a meeting with Abdoulaye Bathily, the UN Envoy to Libya. During the talks, they emphasized their shared commitment to preserving the unity and independence of Libya’s judicial system.
Al-Qawi lauded Bathily’s efforts in championing stability and respect for the rule of law across Libya.
He also offered a succinct overview of the tasks and responsibilities of the Supreme Judiciary Council, including its role in solidifying the implementation of laws, rules, and legislations across various sectors, especially in the context of Libya’s electoral processes.
Al-Qawi also shed light on the integral work of the specialized committees within the Supreme Judicial Council. This is with a particular emphasis on their role in human rights, and prison reform. He outlined the decisive steps the council is undertaking within its remit.
In turn, Bathily hailed the pivotal role of the judiciary in both the electoral process, and the protection of human rights.
This engagement reinforces the significance of both national, and international efforts in establishing a robust legal infrastructure, and a transparent electoral process. These are critical pillars for the restoration of peace and stability in Libya.
Libya has been subjected to ongoing conflict and political instability, since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
After Gaddafi’s four-decade rule, the nation descended into a civil war, which has taken a devastating toll on the country’s infrastructure, and has left the judiciary system particularly vulnerable. Ensuring the independence and functionality of this system has been a major focus for both local authorities, and international actors like the United Nations.