02/06/2025
Libya: Barriers to Justice
Libyarsquo;s fragmented justice sector is marred by serious due process violations and laws that violate international norms. The judiciary is unwilling and unable to meaningfully investigate serious crimes. Violations of the magnitude and persistence documented in Libya reflect the chronic shortcomings of Libyarsquo;s judicial institutions. Tackling structural institutional dysfunction, including within the judiciary, is a prerequisite to overcoming impunity. Libya should pursue comprehensive reform, respect fair trial standards and due process rights, assume control over all detention facilities, release all those held arbitrarily, end military trial of civilians, and arrest and...
