Lebanon expects Beirut port blast case to reach judicial council by year-end
Lebanon's justice minister says the Beirut port explosion probe is a government priority, with the case likely to be referred to the judicial council this year.
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Lebanese Minister of Justice, Adel Nassar, has affirmed that the investigation into the Beirut port explosion remains a top priority for the government. He expects the case to be referred to the Judicial Council before the end of the year, as judicial procedures continue.
In remarks to Al Hadath TV, Nassar said the trial related to the Beirut port explosion will be held before the Judicial Council, describing the investigation as "complex and significant."
He explained that the case file will be returned from the Public Prosecution to the investigative judge within 60 to 90 days, paving the way for further judicial steps.
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The justice minister added that the current government has taken several measures regarding the port blast investigation, stressing that the judges appointed by the current administration have no political affiliations.
Nassar reiterated that authorities expect the Beirut port explosion case to be referred to the Judicial Council before the end of the year.