STL Judge Antonio Cassesse Resigns
Local Editor
President of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) Judge Antonio Cassesse presented his resignation on Sunday, reportedly on health grounds.
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) said on Monday that Judge Sir David Baragwanath has been unanimously elected President of the Tribunal and Presiding Judge of the Appeals Chamber. His name was proposed by STL Vice-President Ralph Riachy and Judge Antonio Cassese.
"The appointment of the new President by the Appeals Chamber follows the resignation yesterday, on health grounds, of Judge Antonio Cassese as President. Judge Cassese will continue to serve as a Judge of the Tribunal's Appeals Chamber," a statement published on the STL's website said.
"It is a privilege to succeed the highly respected jurist Antonio Cassese," said Judge Baragwanath. "We are indeed fortunate that that his wisdom and experience will continue to inform our work."
"Public confidence in the tribunal requires that we adhere strictly to the rule of law," said Judge Baragwanath. "The people of Lebanon are entitled to receive from our tribunal the highest standards of justice delivered without fear or favor, affection or ill-will."
Judge Cassese said that "the decision to step down as President was difficult for him personally but it was the correct choice for the tribunal."
"For two and a half years I have endeavored to steer the STL through difficult waters efficiently and fairly," said Judge Cassese.
"Since it is now more difficult for me to engage in the administrative work and external responsibilities required of the President, I do not feel able to provide the leadership that the tribunal requires and deserves. However, I will stay on as a Judge of the Appeals Chamber and work hard on judicial matters."
President of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) Judge Antonio Cassesse presented his resignation on Sunday, reportedly on health grounds.
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) said on Monday that Judge Sir David Baragwanath has been unanimously elected President of the Tribunal and Presiding Judge of the Appeals Chamber. His name was proposed by STL Vice-President Ralph Riachy and Judge Antonio Cassese.
"The appointment of the new President by the Appeals Chamber follows the resignation yesterday, on health grounds, of Judge Antonio Cassese as President. Judge Cassese will continue to serve as a Judge of the Tribunal's Appeals Chamber," a statement published on the STL's website said.
"It is a privilege to succeed the highly respected jurist Antonio Cassese," said Judge Baragwanath. "We are indeed fortunate that that his wisdom and experience will continue to inform our work."
"Public confidence in the tribunal requires that we adhere strictly to the rule of law," said Judge Baragwanath. "The people of Lebanon are entitled to receive from our tribunal the highest standards of justice delivered without fear or favor, affection or ill-will."
Judge Cassese said that "the decision to step down as President was difficult for him personally but it was the correct choice for the tribunal."
"For two and a half years I have endeavored to steer the STL through difficult waters efficiently and fairly," said Judge Cassese.
"Since it is now more difficult for me to engage in the administrative work and external responsibilities required of the President, I do not feel able to provide the leadership that the tribunal requires and deserves. However, I will stay on as a Judge of the Appeals Chamber and work hard on judicial matters."
Comments
- Related News
US Senate Votes 15-3 for Arming Syrian Opposition
10 years ago
