Constitution of Libya (1951), the first constitution of Libya, in effect 1951–1969
Following the "Green Revolution" military coup of 1969, led by Colonel Gaddafi, that overthrew the monarchy and the Libyan National Assembly, the Libyan Constitution was no longer in effect. The Green Book put forth by Gaddafi became the foundation of the laws of Libya.
Due to the overthrow of the Gaddafi government in the Libyan Civil War. A new constitution was introduced and finalised on 3 August 2011 by the National Transitional Council, and is intended to remain in effect until a permanent constitution is written and ratified in a referendum.