The commentary provides an overview on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and engages significant international legal issues such as the exceptional character of its legal basis and the potential implications on the level of statutory authority, the hybrid nature of the Tribunal (a mix between national and international courts), and the challenges related to the exercise of its jurisdiction over the crime of terrorism. Attention is also paid to the political rationale behind the creation of the Tribunal.
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