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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

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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]

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References

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