81 Most important reasons justifying reconsideration of legislation are: 1- The Jamhirya is in the process of economic restructuring according to a newly-developed program for wealth distribution to all Libyans based on the statement that people are partners in power, wealth and weapon, in addition to preliminary procedures required for accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). 2- The Jamhirya was committed to the other states and international organizations by ratifying or acceding to a number of international conventions including but not limited to: Fighting terrorism and transnational organized crime, trafficking in persons, smuggling illegal migrants, trafficking in arms, combat of corruption and narcotics, and others which demanded reconsideration of provisions of criminal law and legislation regulating transactions with foreigners especially that the territories of the Jamhirya are markedly vast and sprawling. Criminal Laws: These laws include the Penal Law and its complementary laws as well as the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure were issued in 1954 and since then, interesting developments have been coupled with human rights. Committees were formed to develop a draft penal code ensuring protection of human rights Updates of the penal system are currently being introduced as manifest in the following: