AI legal assistant for Libyan law
Libyan law rests on the Civil Code of 1953, modelled on the Egyptian code, and Law No. 23 of 2010 on commercial activity. LexArab answers questions on them in Arabic.
The court system in Libya
Libya has courts of first instance and appeal, with the Supreme Court above them. A commercial arbitration law was issued in 2023 covering domestic and international arbitration.
Laws held in the LexArab library
The assistant answers from, and cites, these official texts:
- Civil Code (1953), as amended
- Law No. 23 of 2010 on Commercial Activity
- Penal Code (1953), as amended
- Code of Civil and Commercial Procedure
We are steadily replacing unofficial English translations of Libyan laws with official Arabic texts.
Getting a precise answer
Article numbers and rules differ sharply between Arab jurisdictions even where the principle is shared. So:
- Name Libya in your question. If you do not, the assistant asks which country before answering.
- Say what the question is about: contract, liability, company, employment, criminal.
- Upload your contract or the other side document for analysis under Libya law.
Common questions
Is Libya covered?
Yes. The library holds the official texts of the main codes, and answers cite their source.
Is this legal advice?
No. Answers are for information only; verify against the official text and consult a lawyer licensed in Libya before acting.
Which language should I use?
Ask in Arabic or English; the assistant replies in the same language and cites the official Arabic text.
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