The Special Tribunal for Lebanon: An Introduction and Research Guide
GlobaLex (2012), Hauser Global Law School Program, NYU Law School
22 Pages Posted: 18 Sep 2012
Date Written: September 6, 2012
Abstract
This research guide provides an overview about official documents related to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). The guide comprises four parts: The first part (I.) gives a brief introduction into the historical background of events leading to the establishment of the STL, elaborates on the STL Statute, the particularities and organization of the Court. The second part (II.) explains matters of jurisdiction (ratione temporis, ratione materiae, ratione personae), provides links to the STL rules and procedure, and the 2011 interlocutory decision. The third part (III.) touches on the latest trial proceedings, such as the indictment Ayyash et al. (2011), the trial in absentia decisions (2012), the motions on the legality of the STL (2012), the connected cases Hamadeh, Hawi and El-Murr (2011) and the request by Jamil El Sayed to access documents. The fourth part (IV.) links to the STL annual reports, offers a list of links to relevant websites, access to legal terminology and a comprehensive bibliography of academic publications about the STL from 2006 to 2011. Each part provides direct links to the mentioned official documents and recommendations for further reading.
Keywords: Special Tribunal for Lebanon, STL, Lebanon, Transitional Justice, International Criminal Law, Terrorism, Legality, Jurisdiction, Trial in Absentia
JEL Classification: K33
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