Supreme Council (Lebanon)

Not to be confused with Supreme Islamic Shia Council.

The Supreme Council (المجلس الأعلى) of Lebanon is a judicial body charged with trying presidents and ministers in matters of impeachment.[1] Article 80 of the Constitution of Lebanon specifies that the Supreme Council consists of seven deputies elected by the Chamber of Deputies and of eight of the highest-ranking Lebanese judges.[1]

History

In the wake of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, Speaker Nabih Berri proposed that the Supreme Council "be elected to try presidents and ministers".[2]

See also

• Constitutional Council (Lebanon)

References

1. "Constitution of Lebanon, Article 80" (PDF).
2. "Will Berri announce the framework agreement today? The French initiative..." Al Khaleej Today. 1 October 2020.