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Age Verification Compliance Overview

This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Libya. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.

Libya has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.

The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.

Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Libya. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.

Minimum Age

N/A (Banned)

Content is completely prohibited

Age Gate Required

No

No verification required

Last Verified

10/12/2025

Most recent data update

Regulatory Timeline

Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events

  1. Banned

    Arrest of two TikTok users for 'violating public modesty': Forces affiliated with the Ministry of Interior in Tobruk and Benghazi arrested two TikTok users, Raslan and Fadel al-Owami, for creating online content deemed 'in violation of public modesty'.

  2. Banned

    Arrest of TikTok creator 'Marwan' for 'publishing inappropriate content': Popular TikTok creator 'Marwan' was arrested in Tripoli for 'publishing inappropriate content' and was reportedly beaten and insulted.

  3. Banned

    Arrest of rapper 'Takeshi' for violating public morals: Libyan rapper 'Takeshi' was arrested on charges of violating public morals due to his social media presence.

  4. Banned

    Arrests under Anti-Cybercrime Law for 'violating honor and public morals': Ahlam al-Yamani (singer) and Haneen al-Abdali (blogger) were arrested in Benghazi for allegedly violating Law No. 5 of 2022 and 'honor and public morals'.

  5. Banned

    Eastern-based authorities began enforcing the Anti-Cybercrime Law: Authorities in eastern Libya announced the commencement of enforcement of Law No. 5 of 2022.

  6. Banned

    NCHRL called for banning TikTok and YouTube: The National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR) called on the attorney general to ban TikTok and YouTube, arguing their content undermines 'social, religious, and cultural values'.

  7. Banned

    Law No. 5 of 2022 Regarding Combating Cybercrimes officially published and became effective: The Anti-Cybercrime Law, which includes harsh penalties for online speech, powers to block websites, and criminalizes encryption, was officially published and came into force.

  8. Banned

    UN experts criticized the draft Cybercrime Law: Four UN experts commented on the draft Cybercrime Law, stating it 'could have a serious impact on the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the right to privacy'.

  9. Banned

    Libyan House of Representatives ratified the Anti-Cybercrime Law (Law No. 5 of 2022): The House of Representatives ratified the Anti-Cybercrime Law, which would later be officially published and come into effect.

  10. Banned

    GAEIA urged GACI to block pornographic and other 'undesirable' websites: The General Authority for Endowments and Islamic Affairs (GAEIA) wrote to the General Authority for Communications and Informatics (GACI), urging the regulator to block websites containing pornography, Satanism, atheism, terrorism, and Takfirist extremist groups.

  11. Banned

    Law on Combating Terrorism of 2014: Includes vague language criminalizing 'terrorist acts,' including expression that 'disrupts public order or endangers peace of the society,' which can be broadly applied to online speech.

  12. Banned

    Cabinet Decision No. 28 of 2013: Established the National Authority for Information Security and Safety (NISSA), the primary regulatory and enforcement agency for cybercrimes.

  13. Banned

    Top-Level Domain of Libya Regulation: Mandates that websites under the '.ly' domain cannot contain obscene, scandalous, or indecent content.

  14. Banned

    Libya ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Libya ratified the ICCPR, which human rights organizations later cite as being violated by the Cybercrime Law.

  15. Banned

    Penal Code of 1953: Criminalizes 'indecent acts' (Article 421) and 'insulting religion', forming a basis for prohibiting content deemed offensive to public morals or religious values. This law was a Gaddafi-era law that remained in effect.

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