Libya's parliament has voted to change its internal rules, adopting a new term limit for its leadership. The vote took place during a session chaired by Deputy Speaker Massoud Doma and attended by 102 lawmakers. According to Parliament spokesperson Abdullah Bleihq, the new rules establish a parliamentary term and limit the leadership's term to 12 months from the date of election.
The new rules state that the term of the parliament's leadership will end after 12 months without automatic extension. If a new leadership is not elected on time, the current leadership will not be able to extend its term. The changes also prevent the outgoing leadership from obstructing the election of a new leadership or postponing the convening of the parliament.
The parliament's new rules are seen as a significant development in Libya's ongoing efforts to stabilize its politics. The country has been struggling with a divided government and rival claims to power since the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The changes aim to promote a more regular rotation of power and prevent the concentration of authority in the hands of a single leadership.
The session that approved the changes was called by the parliament's speaker, Aguila Saleh, who invited lawmakers to attend a formal session in the city of Benghazi. The session included two main items on its agenda: the amendment of Law No. 4 of 2014 and the discussion of the constitutionality of laws presented by a committee of lawmakers.
Law No. 4 of 2014 is the parliament's internal rules and regulations, which govern the conduct of sessions, the powers of the leadership, and the quorum. The proposed changes aim to introduce a parliamentary term and limit the leadership's term to a specific period. This move is seen as an attempt to prevent the prolongation of the leadership's term and promote a peaceful transfer of power.
The second item on the agenda concerned the discussion of the constitutionality of laws presented by a committee of lawmakers. The committee, known as the 4+4 committee, was established to propose laws that would be included in the country's constitutional declaration. The parliament's speaker has previously endorsed the committee's proposals, which aim to establish a more stable and democratic system of governance in Libya.
The changes to the parliament's internal rules are seen as a positive step towards promoting stability and accountability in Libya's politics. The new term limits for the leadership and the introduction of a parliamentary term are expected to promote a more regular rotation of power and prevent the concentration of authority. The implementation of these changes will be closely watched by Libyans and international observers alike.
Key points
- Libya's parliament has voted to change its internal rules, adopting a new term limit for its leadership.
- The new rules aim to promote a more regular rotation of power and prevent the concentration of authority.
- The changes are seen as a positive step towards promoting stability and accountability in Libya's politics.
