Law No. (2) of 2012 on criminalizing partisanship

Law No. (2) of 2012

on criminalisation of partisanship

The Interim National Transitional Council:

Upon review of:

• The Victory Statement of the 17 February Revolution issued on 22 February 2011;
• The Constitutional Declaration issued on 3 August 2011;
• The bylaws of the Interim National Transitional Council;
• And based on what was discussed in the Interim National Transitional Council session on Wednesday 04/01/2012.

issued the following law:

Article (1)

Law No. (171) of 1972 on the criminalisation of partisanship shall be repealed, as it contradicts the aims of the 17 February Revolution.

Article (2)

This law shall enter into force from its date of issuance. Any contrary article shall be repealed. Concerned parties shall implement this law, each within their mandate. The transitional government and local councils shall be notified thereof, and it shall be published in media outlets.

Interim National Transitional Council –– Libya

Issued in Tripoli

Wednesday 04/01/2012