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The Supreme Court: Any attack on the court constitutes an undermining of constitutional legitimacy

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Tripoli, February 26, 2026 (LANA) – The General Assembly of the Supreme Court announced its commitment to exercising its jurisdiction to review the constitutionality of legislation issued by the legislative authority through its Constitutional Chamber, in accordance with the established procedures for protecting legal and constitutional legitimacy.

This came in a statement issued today, Wednesday, regarding what it termed attempts at mediation aimed at obstructing the implementation of its rulings issued in constitutional appeals.

According to the statement, while declaring its commitment to exercising its jurisdiction to review the constitutionality of legislation issued by the legislative authority through its Constitutional Chamber, in accordance with the established procedures for protecting legal and constitutional legitimacy, it emphasizes that this role is based on established constitutional principles that must not be violated at this stage. Any violation of these principles would constitute an undermining of constitutional legitimacy, a violation of the principle of separation of powers, and an infringement upon the principle of judicial independence.

The court emphasized that its role as a judicial body, at the apex of the judicial authority, is limited to reviewing and adjudicating appeals brought before it, issuing final and binding judgments. It noted that, according to constitutional and legal principles, it is impermissible for the court to engage in negotiations, discussions, or agreements outside the scope of its sacred duty regarding appeals or its rulings, as this would violate the sanctity of judicial decisions and undermine the prestige, independence, and integrity of the judiciary.

Furthermore, the Supreme Court, in its general assembly statement, affirmed that it will not be subject to any influence regarding pending or adjudicated cases. It also clarified that it will disregard any attempts to compromise the authority and binding nature of its rulings in appeals, particularly constitutional ones. The court stressed that any agreement to enact legislation concerning its restructuring or the judiciary in general at this stage would destabilize the foundations of the judicial authority, undermine its structure, and compromise its unity.

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