The Role of the Administrative Judge in Protecting the Electoral Process in Libya

Zahra Abdullah Naji

doi:10.58916/alhaq.v12i1.284

Authors

Zahra Abdullah Naji Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Sidra Gulf University, Sidra Gulf, Libya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58916/alhaq.v12i1.284

Keywords:

Appeals, elections, administrative judge, decisions, oversight.

Abstract

This research examines the role of the administrative judge in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process through their oversight of its various stages, from the call for elections, nominations, voting, and counting, all the way to the announcement of the results. It focuses on judicial oversight of preparatory activities such as the division of electoral districts, the invitation and registration of voters, and objections to electoral lists.

In some countries, the role of judicial oversight is assigned to the administrative judiciary, as in France, while in other countries, this task lies with the ordinary judiciary. In Libya, the High National Elections Commission is responsible for issuing decisions related to the elections, while the administrative judge is responsible for adjudicating disputes related to them.

Following the elections, the administrative judge is responsible for adjudicating appeals related to voting procedures and election results, such as appeals against candidates, fraud, or errors in the vote count.

Thus, the administrative judge constitutes an essential element in maintaining the integrity of the electoral process through judicial oversight and adjudicating appeals related to electoral decisions

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Author Biography

Zahra Abdullah Naji, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Sidra Gulf University, Sidra Gulf, Libya

Name: Zahra Abdullah Naji Nasr
Birthdate: November 2, 1977, Sirte
Position: Faculty Member
University: Gulf of Sidra
Major: Law
Department: General
Phone: 0911726038
Email: zahra.abdullah@gsu.edu.ly

Second: Academic Qualifications
▪ Bachelor of Laws from the Faculty of Law, Sirte University, 1998-1999 academic year
▪ Master of Public Law from Sirte University, 2008-2009 academic year
▪ Completed courses in autism rehabilitation provided by the Rushd Arab Academy for Training and Coaching. ▪ Received a training diploma in leadership preparation and qualification under the supervision of the International Training and Consulting Company in cooperation with the Libyan Center for Leadership Preparation and Qualification in 2023.
▪ Received a diploma in leadership from the Lancaster International Academy in the United Kingdom in 2023.
▪ A doctoral student in the Law Department at the Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies.

Third: Work Experience
▪ Worked as a legal advisor from 2001-2002 at the Ouagadougou Halls Complex.
▪ Head of the Personnel Affairs Unit at the Ouagadougou Halls Complex from 2002-2003.
▪ Member of several administrative committees responsible for settling the employment and administrative status of employees within the agency.
▪ Legal advisor in the Legal Department of the General Company for Administrative Centers Services from 2012 to 2019.
▪ Member of the Personnel Affairs Committee of the General Company for Administrative Center Services
▪ Faculty member at the Institute of Comprehensive Professions, Bin Jawad
▪ Faculty member at the College of Law, Sidra Gulf University, from 2018 to 2022
▪ Faculty member at the College of Law, International Peace University.
▪ Practical experience in training and rehabilitating children with autism, as I am the mother of two children with autism.
▪ Human rights activist in the field of raising awareness of the rights of people with special needs.
▪ Director of the Legal Office at Bouhadi Rural Hospital, 2025.
▪ Legal Advisor at the Sirte Free Zone, 2025.
Fourth: Seminars and Workshops
1. Participation in a workshop on presidential and legislative elections, organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Sirte, on November 10, 2021.
2. Participation in a workshop on elections, organized by the Sirte Your Voice Foundation, on November 31, 2021.
3. Participation in a workshop on the Local Administration Law in the Sirte Municipality, on March 22, 2022.
4. Attending a workshop at the Libyan Academy for Graduate Studies entitled "The Research Paper Between Acceptance and Rejection," sponsored by the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research and in cooperation with the Libyan Society for Research and Studies, on October 28, 2023.
Fifth: Conference Participation
▪ Participated in the Second International Conference held at Sidra Gulf University from December 14-15, 2021, entitled "Requirements for Real Development in Libya." My presentation was titled "Judicial Reform: An Introduction to Supporting Development in Libya."
▪ Participated in the scientific conference organized by the College of Sharia and Law - Zliten at Al-Asmariya University, entitled "Combating Corruption in Libya from a Legislative Perspective." My presentation was titled:
The Effectiveness of Administrative Oversight in Combating Corruption in Libya.
▪ Participation in the First International Scientific Conference for Persons with Disabilities, sponsored by the General Authority for the Social Solidarity Fund, entitled "The Social Solidarity Fund and Logistics Services for Persons with Disabilities: Between Reality and Aspirations." My participation was titled "The Possibility of Integrating Autistic Children into Public Schools from a Mother's Perspective."
▪ Participation in the First Early Childhood Conference, held under the auspices of the Supreme Committee for Childhood on November 20-21, 2022, under the theme "Early Childhood: The Path to Building Generations." My participation was titled "The Extent of Ensuring the Right to Education for Autistic Children."
▪ Participation in the First Scientific Forum on Autism Disorder, sponsored by the Ministry of Social Affairs, held on December 20-21, 2022, under the theme "Autism Spectrum Disorder: Reality, Experiences, and Finances." My participation was titled "The Role of the Family in Early Intervention as a Key Approach to Dealing with Autistic Children."
▪ Participation in the Fifth Conference of the Faculty of Law, University of Sirte, entitled "Legislation Regulating Investments in Libya: Reality and Difficulties," on May 10, 2023. My participation was titled "The Legal System of the General Authority for Investment and Privatization Affairs in Libya.
▪ Participated in the annual conference of the Faculty of Law, Misurata University, entitled "The Rule of Law in Libya - Challenges and Solutions," held on September 9 and 10, 2023. My presentation was titled "The Powers of the Modern Administrative Judge to Compel the Administration to Implement His Rulings."