First judgment of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

The article analyzes legal documents of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, established by a United Nations Security Council Resolution in 2007 investigating former prime minister Rafiq Hariri, Beirut 2005. This examines status Tribunal, its jurisdiction, and structure. was according to an agreement between government Lebanese Republic, later adopted UN Council. Jurisdiction covers territory all member-states. Main attention is paid first Judgment, delivered Trial Chamber August 2020, which three accused were acquitted one — Jamal Salem Ayyash condemned. evidence used Chamber, place utilization data mobile telephones, as basis judgment. convicted on his identification user telephone, experts person who took part murder Hariri. also considers political meaning Judgment. did not find any involvement Syria Hezbollah leadership author points out reasons that prevent from achieving better results. most important reason restriction jurisdiction only crime paying other crimes committed Lebanon precedent years.