Supreme Council (Lebanon) Explained

Supreme Council (Lebanon) should not 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.

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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Constitution of Lebanon, Article 80.
2. News: Will Berri announce the framework agreement today? The French initiative... . Al Khaleej Today . 1 October 2020.