This article studies the temporal scope of legislation through the provisions of Libyan positive civil law. It addresses the problem of conflicts between successive laws and the legal effects of new legislation on situations, rights, and legal acts created under previous rules. The author examines questions such as the age of majority, divorce, jurisdiction, and pending proceedings in order to clarify the limits of retroactivity, immediate application, and transitional legal arrangements. The article highlights the importance of determining the temporal reach of new laws to protect legal certainty while allowing legislation to adapt to changing social needs.
Khalid Said Kemaoune (Sat,) studied this question.