The House of Representatives passed a law to establish a Constitutional Court headquartered in Benghazi, which would directly report to the House of Representatives. All ongoing cases in the Constitutional Circuit of the Supreme Court would be transferred to it. It should be noted that the Supreme Court has ruled the law unconstitutional.
Proposal Summary The report examines attempts to politicize the judiciary between the House of Representatives and the Presidential Council, as each side seeks to align judicial rulings with its political stance. After the Supreme Court deemed the law unconstitutional, the House of Representatives continued to push for its implementation. Several unresolved cases in the Constitutional Circuit could shape the current political scene, with some fearing that the Circuit may overturn all political agreements.
When Will Filming Take Place and Why? After assignment.
How Will the Story be Filmed (Story Outline)? Filming begins with archival footage of the House of Representatives session and the Supreme Court ruling on the law, followed by general scenes from Tripoli and the Presidential Council. Interviews with legal and political experts follow.
Suggested Interview Subjects and Questions:
- Member of the House of Representatives
- Why did you decide to separate the Constitutional Court from the Supreme Court?
- How will you respond to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the law’s unconstitutionality?
- Presidential Council Representative (Spokesperson or Advisor)
- Why do you oppose the Constitutional Court law?
- How will you handle decisions by the new Constitutional Court if it is established?
- Legal Expert
- What is the impact of political conflict on the judiciary?
- What options does the House of Representatives have following the Supreme Court’s ruling?
- Political Analyst
- Why is there a conflict between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State over the Constitutional Court?