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This 5 page paper compares the judicial system in Libya to that of the United States. The surprising similarities are duly noted. Differences, including the presence of Sharia, are also explored. Much about each of the governments are relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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ICJ jurisdiction" ("Libya"). Still, the bombers could be tried in Libyan courts. However, justice may not be implemented as it is thought that if the trial took place in
Libya, it would not be a fair process (22). Indeed, the criminal justice system in Libya is not free of corruption. While no system is, Libya has significant problems. In
studying its criminal justice system, one can see that it is very different from what the United States has. Libya has what is called a Jamahiriya ("Libya"). However, while
it is supposed to be governed by the people, nothing could be future from the truth. In essence, Libya is a military dictatorship ("Libya"). Its legal system is actually based
in Italian civil law as well as in Islamic law ("Libya"). The latter of course is where the hard line comes in. As with many Arab countries, women hardly
have rights and the punishments are strict. There are in fact separate religious courts and there are no provisions for things like judicial review. Judicial review is something
prevalent in the United States. Judicial review is an American innovation, based on the premise that the Constitution is the true law of the land, rather than a superfluous
document ("Judicial" ). Of course, Libya does have a Constitution, but it is seemingly not as strong as the document associated with the United States. Judicial review may be performed
by either federal or state judges; however, it has become most associated with the Supreme Court ("Judicial"). Although the Constitution did not specify the concept, judicial review has evolved as
the document did intend for the judiciary to check on the other branches ("Judicial"). Perhaps because judicial review is not explicitly directed in the Constitution, there have been a great
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