Contesting and defending the special tribunal for lebanon martin waehlisch. At any stage of the procedure, the international tribunal for rwanda may formally request national courts to defer to its competence in accordance with the present statute and the. For this post, fluency in either english or french is required. In lebanon, political murderers elude justice al jazeera. Special tribunal for lebanon special tribunal for lebanon. The cooperation regime of the special tribunal for lebanon ictr. Sep 28, 2015 in a judgment pronounced today, the special tribunal for lebanon has condemned karma khayat to a fine of ten thousand 10,000 euros for contempt of court. The trial chamber of the special tribunal for lebanon stl has given notice that it will deliver its judgment in the ayyash et al.
Mar 27, 2014 this book provides a full analytical overview of the establishment and functioning of the special tribunal for lebanon, the newest and most controversial of the unsponsored international criminal courts. The report covers the period from 1 march 2014 to 28 february 2015, and outlines the tribunal s progress and achievements during that time, as well as identifying the challenges. The special tribunal for lebanon stl american university of beirut. The statute is attached to this agreement and forms an integral part thereof.
A person against whom one or more counts in an indictment. In 2005, lebanese prime minister rafic hariri was assassinated in a huge blast that reverberated across lebanon and the region. Sign into your account using your email address and password email. The list of contributors is quite impressive, including leading scholars in the field scharf, bassiouni, schabas, newton, former international prosecutors crane, desmond da silva, goldstone and such prestigious personalities as david scheffer whose influence is obvious from the expression. Using the url or doi link below will ensure access to this page indefinitely. Home victims legal framework for victims before the special tribunal for lebanon stl statute. Oct 03, 20 today, a prestigious group of experts publicly unveiled a draft statute for a syrian tribunal.
Lessons learned day of international criminal justice 10 july 2010 the hague, the netherlands judge daniel d. Jurdi, nidal nabil, victims participation in the jurisprudence of the special tribunal for lebanon. Rule 2 definitions a in the rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall mean. Please note that you need to be logged in to apply. Knowledge of andor experience in lebanese criminal law is a strong asset. Unique features the stl marks an evolution in the development of international justice with a number of features which do not exist in other international tribunals or courts. A selective tribunal for lebanon washington spectator. Article 12 of the statute of the tribunal reads in part. This category is for articles related to the special tribunal for lebanon. The trial chamber of the special tribunal for lebanon stl has given notice that it will.
The special tribunal for lebanon s trial of five hezbollah members puts selective justice in the spotlight. Hamadeh, order directing the lebanese judicial authority seized with the case concerning the attack perpetrated against mr elias elmurr on 12 july 2005 to defer to the special tribunal for lebanon, stl1102 ptj, aug. Discussions on the creation of the special tribunal for lebanon have focused on its impact on lebanese sovereignty and, specifically, the fact that a chapter vi. It remains to be seen whether or how the tribunal might contribute toward accountability in lebanon, but it is clear from experience of tribunals elsewhere that informed debate, rigorous monitoring, and an engaged public are vital if. This book provides a full analytical overview of the establishment and functioning of the special tribunal for lebanon, the newest and most controversial of the unsponsored international criminal.
The special tribunal for lebanon stl was established by an agreement between the united nations and the lebanese republic pursuant to the security council resolution 1664 of march 29th, 2006. The report covers the period from 1 march 2014 to 28 february 2015, and outlines the tribunals progress and achievements during that time, as well as identifying the challenges. Handbook on the special tribunal for lebanon international. Indeed, it is the first international trial in absentia since nuremberg. The international tribunal for rwanda shall ha ve the primacy over the national courts of all states. Cambridge journal of international and comparative law blog. His death along with the deaths of other lebanese patriots was an unsuccessful attempt to undermine lebanons sovereignty. In accordance with article xii, section 3 of the statute, after a judgment has been rendered, a party may within sixty 60 days of notification of the. Nor have the tens of thousands of victims of regular israeli rampages across the country been deemed special enough for a tribunal aimed at holding their. Apr 11, 2014 the chief prosecutor of the special tribunal for lebanon, daniel bellemare, in 2009 at the start of a landmark international tribunal in the hague to try the suspected killers of lebanon s former prime minister rafiq hariri.
Jan 28, 2014 earlier this month, the first trials at the special tribunal for lebanon stl finally got under way. Ntanda nsereko appeals chamber, special tribunal for lebanon your excellencies, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, we thank ambassador korac for inviting us to the celebration of this year. The strange world of the special tribunal for lebanon. Assessing the political acceptance of hybrid courts in fractured. A tribunal of an international character devoid of international law janice yun introduction in may 2007, the united nations security council security council adopted resolution 1757, which authorized the creation of the special tribunal for lebanon. Arabic, english and french are the official languages of the special tribunal for lebanon.
No international criminal tribunal has jurisdiction over a general crime of terrorism. He has taught civil law, commercial law and civil liberties in two lebanese universities since 1976. One hybrid criminal tribunal, the special tribunal for lebanon, has recognised a customary international law crime of terrorism in peacetime. Y et the absence of any actual defendants gives the stl an air of the farcical.
Todays opening of the special tribunal for lebanon represents an important step toward justice in the 2005 assassination of former lebanese prime minister rafiq hariri. Apr 10, 20 special tribunal for lebanon tribunal srcial pour le liban. Welcome to erecruitment the special tribunal for lebanon stl offers a broad range of work opportunities in the field of criminal law, international and humanitarian law, social sciences and administration. The special tribunal for lebanon stl, also referred to as the lebanon tribunal or the hariri tribunal, is a tribunal of international character applying lebanese criminal law to carry out the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the 14 february 2005 assassination of rafic hariri, the former lebanese prime minister, and the deaths of 21 others, as well as those responsible.
The application for revision must be made within thirty days of the discovery of the new fact and within one year of the date of the judgement. It is the first international tribunal to try crimes under national law. This article argues that the tribunal s decision was incorrect because all the. All activities undertaken by the prosecutor under the statute. The special tribunal for lebanon stl, also referred to as the lebanon tribunal or the hariri. The special tribunal for lebanon is the first international court to treat terrorism as a distinct crime. Statute of the special tribunal for lebanon special. Patricia obrien excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, first, i wish say how honored i am to speak on behalf of the secretarygeneral on the significant occasion of the launch of the special tribunal for lebanon.
It summarizes the main outcomes of a meeting of experts, held by chatham house in november 2010. Rule xxiii, paragraph 1 of the rules of the tribunal provides for the procedure for moving the tribunal as follows. What is the mandate of the special tribunal for lebanon. Iain morley qc looks at the special tribunal and how it is helping end political assassination in lebanon. Hamadeh, order directing the lebanese judicial authority seized with the case concerning the attack perpetrated against mr george hawi on 21 june 2005 to defer to the special tribunal for lebanon, stl1102 ptj, aug. While declaring that there was no evidence that the documentary series broadcast by khayat and aljadeed tv had undermined the publics confidence in the stl, the tribunal nonetheless finds. Judge sader was a member of the lebanese delegation that worked with the united nations office of legal affairs during the negotiation and finalizing of the agreement and the statute of the special tribunal for lebanon. Special tribunal for lebanon interview questions glassdoor. The stl statute also allows for victims to participate in the proceedings, through legal representatives. It covers the period from 1 march 2009 to 28 february 2010. Statute of the special tribunal for lebanon pdf, 10 june 2007, retrieved 21 march 2011. This book provides a full analytical overview of the establishment and functioning of the special tribunal for lebanon.
Terrorism in international and transnational criminal law. Trials and tribulations at the special tribunal for lebanon. The mandate of the special tribunal for lebanon is to prosecute persons responsible for. With judge antonio cassese, former president of the special tribunal for lebanon. Victims participation in the jurisprudence of the special. On trial are five hezbollah members accused of orchestrating the bombing. Abou 45 minutes interview by skype in english, panel of 5, relaxed, friendly, key words checked by panel. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. Statute of the special tribunal for lebanon rules of procedure and evidence rules of detention directive on the appointment and assignment of defense counsel code of professional conduct for counsel appearing before the tribunal directive on victims legal representation. A draft agreement between the united nations and the lebanese republic, including the draft statute of the special tribunal, was annexed to the report. This report covers the tribunal s activities and progress during the period between 1 march 2018 and 28february 2019, and our aspirations for the next phases of the tribunal s work. The code of civil procedure, 1908 state legal services.
On 15 november 2006, the secretarygeneral presented a report to the security council, in which he outlined the main features of the statute of a special tribunal for lebanon s2006893. It is my privilege and pleasure to submit to you, pursuant to article 102 of the statute of the special tribunal for lebanon, the first annual report on the operation and activities of the tribunal. Statute of the special tribunal for lebanon special tribunal for. Tribunal for lebanon stlstatute therefore automatically entered into. Statute of the special tribunal for lebanon pdf, 10 june 2007, retrieved 21. The launch of the special tribunal for lebanon 1 march 2009 address by the legal counsel, ms. According to its statute, the stl has jurisdiction over persons responsible and in connection to the attack that caused the death of former lebanese prime. The special tribunal for lebanon and the rule of law. The special tribunal for lebanon stl was created by security council resolution 1757 in 2007 in response to the assassination of the former prime minister rafik hariri and a string of other assassinations that happened in lebanon between october 1st 2004 and december 12th 2005. Is lebanon s special tribunal a turning point in international law.
Cases at the special tribunal for lebanon, 2015 journal of international criminal justice 3. In beirut, defense lawyer larochelle remarked to me that having worked more than two years for the stl without ever seeing the person whose. The selective nature of justice in this case is rather obvious given that lebanons veritable glut of political assassinations over past decades has not produced. Amicus curiae brief submitted to the appeals chamber of. A tribunal of an international character devoid of international law janice yun introduction in may 2007, the united nations security council security council adopted resolution 1757, which authorized the creation of the special tribunal for lebanon stl. On 20 november 2006 and 2 may 2007, the legal counsel briefed the security council on the lebanese. The special tribunal for lebanon alef alef act for. Photos courtesy of the special tribunal for lebanon. Lebanese perspective on the special tribunal for lebanon. In the filing they issued, the judges stated that they would specify the precise date of the public pronouncement of the judgment as soon as possible. The special tribunal for lebanon and the quest for truth, justice and stability december, 2010 this paper considers the impact, to date, of the special tribunal for lebanon stl. Volume 2 the independent investigation commission includes.
It is my privilege to submit the sixth annual report of the special tribunal for lebanon, as required by article 10 2 of the tribunals statute. The report covers the period from 1 march 2014 to 28 february 2015, and outlines the tribunal s progress and achievements during that. The special tribunal for lebanon is the most recently established international criminal tribunal. These rules of procedure and evidence, adopted pursuant to article 28 of the statute of the special tribunal for lebanon, shall enter into force on 20 march 2009. In considering the penalty to be imposed on a person convicted of a crime under this statute, the special tribunal shall take into account the extent to which any penalty imposed by a national court on the same person for the same act has already been served. The special tribunal shall function in accordance with the statute of the special tribunal for lebanon. On april 24, 2014, the special tribunal for lebanon stl, located in the hague, charged two lebanese journalists and two media organizations with contempt and obstruction of justice for allegedly publishing the names of witnesses who might appear for the prosecution in the major criminal case before the stl.
Special tribunal ignores press freedoms article 19. Whereas on 10 june 2007, the provisions of the statute of the special tribunal statute entered into force pursuant to security council resolution 1757 of 30 may. It is my privilege to submit the sixth annual report of the special tribunal for lebanon, as required by article 10 2 of the tribunal s statute. The special tribunal for lebanon stl, also referred to as the lebanon tribunal or the hariri tribunal, is a tribunal of international character applying lebanese criminal law to carry out the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the 14 february 2005 assassination of rafic hariri, the former lebanese prime minister, and the. Statute of the special court for sierra leone having been established by an agreement between the united nations and the government of sierra leone pursuant to security council resolution 15 2000 of 14 august 2000, the special court for. Victims have a right to have their views and concerns presented in proceedings. The stl statute defines the jurisdiction, structure and other important aspects related to the work of the tribunal.
May 30, 2007 statute of the special tribunal for lebanon. The twentysix participants included experts in fields such as other international tribunals and in lebanese and international law. Welcome to erecruitment the special tribunal for lebanon stl offers a broad range of work opportunities in the field of criminal law, international and humanitarian law. I interviewed at special tribunal for lebanon the hague netherlands in april 2019.