Tripoli: Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi declared that final rulings issued by the highest judicial authority in Libya are inherently binding and should not be embellished by decrees or reinforced by announcements. He emphasized that these rulings must be respected as they represent a fundamental principle of legitimacy, with finalized decisions requiring no further enforcement.
According to Libyan News Agency, Al-Lafi made these remarks in a tweet on the X platform, in response to a recent decree issued by the head of the Presidential Council. Al-Lafi highlighted that the Libyan Supreme Court rulings derive their authority from their inherent legal truth and do not require subsequent ratification or endorsement. He warned against the misconception that implementing a final ruling necessitates additional frameworks or endorsements, stressing that such actions would undermine the established legal hierarchy.
He further questioned the legitimacy of instruments intended to 'support' already supported rulings, suggesting that flawed instruments could disrupt foundational legal principles. Al-Lafi criticized the notion of requiring 'administrative permission' for implementing final rulings, asserting that this would introduce unnecessary complexities into Libyan jurisprudence. He reiterated that the Libyan legal system is decisive and effective, with rulings that stand on their own authority without needing further validation.
Al-Lafi also remarked on the risks of transforming the execution of final judgments into proposals subject to approval, cautioning that this could lead to the erosion of established legal principles. He emphasized that adding unnecessary layers to the execution of rulings compromises their integrity rather than strengthening them.