Difficulties of the Medico-Legal Practice in Benghazi

Legal aspects of medicine are based on statutory and case laws relevant to the practice of medicine. Laws are specific; ethics are conceptual. The principles and provisions of the law also apply to medicine. In most instances laws and ethics are congruent. But different cultural approaches between countries, and within multicultural societies such as Australia, can lead to differing views regarding applicable ethical mores. Medico legal centre in Benghazi city (Eastern Libya) responsible for examination and reporting of living and death cases, this study was focused on the facilities available to do such a scientific examination and to recommend the centre about the suitable solutions.