Baragwanath: STL’s purpose is to bring killers to justice

The President of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon David Baragwanath said that the main purpose of the STL is to bring the killers of Lebanese citizens to justice. Baragwanath added that this week's visit to Beirut has given me great confidence that our mandate of challenging impunity will be fulfilled.

Baragwanath stressed that he was particularly heartened by the determination of the representatives of the Lebanese people to work for the rule of law and long-term stability. The Tribunal, comprising professional judges selected internationally and including senior members of the Lebanese judiciary, is a transitional institution.

Baragwanath said that he is convinced that the strength of the legal and academic communities of Lebanon will allow the administration of justice in the country to attain new heights.

“The support we are receiving will allow the STL to contribute to securing the stability that everybody, the killers aside, so earnestly desires, which will open new opportunities for Lebanon”, Baragwanath said.