STL Bulletin

February & March 2016

The Prosecutor v. Ayyash et al. (STL-11-01)

From 9 to 18 February, protected witness PRH 707,
a representative of Alfa Telecommunication Company
(Alfa) testified before the Trial Chamber, led by the
Prosecution. His evidence concerned Alfas Call Data
Records (CDRs) which were provided to the Office of
the Prosecutor (OTP), in addition to the hardware and
other physical elements of Alfas network system which
were used to generate, retrieve, transfer and store the
CDRs.
In particular, PRH 707 addressed Alfas network
changes since 2004 and 2005. He also explained the
cell tower selection process; in particular how the
process determines which cell site connects to a mobile
phone.
All public filings and transcripts in the Ayyash et al. case
are available on our website.

Trial Chamber in the Ayyash et al. case

The witness also spoke about the Asset Aircom software used by Alfa to produce shape files and coverage
maps. He informed the Trial Chamber of Asset
Aircoms use for network planning and the accuracy
level of the maps it creates. In addition, he testified
about the Alfa subscriber database, and described the
process of inputting information into Alfas the billing
system for post-paid and pre-paid cards as well as its
numbering plan and the telephone numbers allocated
to the company.

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Facts and Figures

There are three components to the Prosecutions case:
(1) Forensic evidence relating to the attack which is completed;
(2) Evidence of the preparatory acts of the Accused which is at an advanced state;
(3) Identity and roles of the Accused which is forthcoming.
Case information is available on the STL website.

Witnesses Total: 199

Exhibits

Total: 1078

Filings

Total: 3282

Decisions Total: 899

In The Hague: 60
In person (Viva Voce): 104
Via Video Teleconference (VTC): 40
In The Hague and via VTC: 4
Written statement: 98, of whom 3 also testified in person
Prosecution: 877
Ayyash: 6
Badreddine: 84
Defence: 196
Oneissi: 25
Merhi: 39
Sabra: 42
Legal Representative of Victims: 5
Pre-trial
Judge:
330

Written: 330
Delivered in
Court: 0

Trial
Chamber:
520

Written: 357
Delivered in
Court: 163

Appeal
Chamber:
49

Written: 49
Delivered in
Court: 0

Total: 72, 24 of whom have attended the proceedings

Victims Participating in the Proceedings

In the case against AL JADEED [CO.] S.A.L./NEW T.V. S.A.L

(N.T.V.) and Ms Karma Mohamed Tahsin Al Khayat (STL-14-05)
On 8 March, the Appeals Panel issued its Judgment (with two Separate Opinions and one Partially
Dissenting Opinion) in the contempt case against Al
Jadeed [Co.] S.A.L. / New T.V. S.A.L. (N.T.V.) and Ms
Karma Mohamed Tahsin Al Khayat.
In its written Judgment, the Appeals Panel, presided
over by STL President Judge Ivana Hrdlikov and
consisting of Judge Janet Nosworthy and Judge Walid
Akoum, reversed Ms Al Khayats conviction under
Count 21 and set aside the fine of 10,000 Euros

Appeals Panel Judges Judge Walid Akoum and President Judge

Ivana Hrdlikov (presiding) during the delivery of the Appeals
Judgment hearing

1 Broadcasting and/or publishing information on purported confidential

witnesses in the Ayyash et al. case, thereby undermining public confidence
in the Tribunals ability to protect the confidentiality of information about,
or provided by, witnesses or potential witnesses.

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imposed on her by the Contempt Judge. The Appeals

also affirmed Ms Al Khayats acquittal under Count 12
and Al Jadeeds acquittal under both counts.

The 8 March Appeals Panels Judgment marks the

conclusion of the STL-14-05 contempt case.

2 Failing to remove from Al Jadeed TVs website and YouTube channel

information on purported confidential witnesses in the Ayyash et al. case,

thereby violating the 10 August 2012 Order.

Facts and Figures

Case information is available on the STL website.
Witnesses

Total: 12

Exhibits

Total: 317

Filings

Total: 326

Decisions

Total: 102

In The Hague: 11
Via Video Teleconference (VTC): 1
In The Hague and via VTC: 0

In person (Viva Voce): 12

Written statement: 0
Amicus Curiae Prosecution: 181
Defence: 136

Contempt Judge: 89

Written: 76
Delivered in
Court: 13

Appeals Panel: 13

Written: 12
Delivered in
Court: 1

In the case against Akhbar Beirut S.A.L. and

Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Ali Al Amin (STL-14-06)
Trial in the contempt case against Mr Ibrahim Al Amin

The Amicus Curiae Prosecutor presented his case-inchief between 24 February and 1 March 2016. Mr
John Allen Comeau, who previously worked for the
United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC) and the STL OTP, was
questioned by the Amicus Curiae in private session. In
an open session, Defence Counsel asked Mr Comeau
about the interview he had with the Amicus Curiae
on 22 February 2016 and about the alleged leak of
confidential information disclosed by media outlets.
He was also shown and questioned about the articles
published by Al Akhbar containing alleged confidential information.

Contempt Judge Nicola Lettieri

Mr Akram Rahal, who is a former investigator officer

at the Internal Security Forces (ISF) in Lebanon, also
testified. He informed the court of his assignment to
serve a document issued by the STL on Mr Ibrahim
Al Amin. The Defence Counsel cross-examined
the witness on his duties at the ISF, the location of

and Al Akhbar (STL-14-06) opened before Contempt

Judge Nicola Lettieri on 24 February with opening
statements from the Amicus Curiae and Defence
Counsel.

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Al-Akhbar newspaper and about his serving of the STL

documents on Mr Al Amin.

University and who testified as an expert witness in the

STL-14-05 contempt case, testified about her educational background and work experience. She spoke
about her report published in the International Criminal Law Review journal which addresses the impact
that disclosure can have on victims and witnesses. The
Defence cross-examination focused on her report, her
testimony in the STL-14-05 contempt case, as well as
the political context in Lebanon.

On March 1, Mr Moukelad Al-Araki testified about

the articles he monitored on Al-Akhbars website,
Facebook page and Twitter account, as per the request
of the Amicus Curiae team. He was also questioned by
the Defence Counsel about his witness statement.
Dr Anne-Marie de Brouwer, who is an associate
professor in the Department of Criminal Law at Tilburg

Facts and Figures

Case information is available on the STL website.

Witnesses

Total: 8

Exhibits

Total: 161

Filings

Total: 330

Decisions

Total: 102

In The Hague: 8
Via Video Teleconference (VTC): 0
In The Hague and via VTC: 0

In person (Viva Voce): 8

Written statement: 0
Amicus Curiae Prosecution: 141
Defence: 20

Contempt Judge: 99

Written: 88
Delivered in
Court: 11

Appeals Panel: 3

Written: 3
Delivered in
Court: 0

STL publishes Seventh Annual Report

On 1 March, the STL submitted its seventh annual
report to the United Nations Secretary-General and to
the Government of Lebanon. The annual report details
the activities of the Tribunal over the period from
1 March 2015 to 29 February 2016 and its objectives

for the coming year. The report highlights the judicial and non-judicial developments within the Tribunals four organs: Chambers, Office of the Prosecutor,
Defence Office and Registry.

STL Judges amend the Rules of Procedure and Evidence

The Judges of the STL approved at a plenary meeting
a small number of amendments to the Tribunals Rules
of Procedure and Evidence (RPE). The amendments
are designed to improve and streamline the Tribunals
procedure. Specifically, they provide for an easier way
to address requests for the variation of protective measures (Rule 133), make the process of seeking reconsideration of a decision more straightforward (Rule
140) and simplify the procedure on appeal (Rules 167,

177, 187). In addition, all three language versions of

the Rules have been reviewed for linguistic and editorial consistency. In accordance with Rule 5 (H), these
amendments entered into force on 18 March 2016.
The updated RPE are available on the STL website.

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The Head of Defence Office visits Lebanon

On 18 March, the Head of Defence Office of the
STL, Mr Franois Roux concluded a four-day visit to
Lebanon. During the visit, Mr Roux took part in three
conferences on the topic of The Issues and Challenges
for the Defence before the International Criminal
Courts. The first conference was at the Institut Franais
in Lebanon organised by the Lions Club International
District 351 Governorate through the Committee for
international legal relations, in collaboration with the

Embassy of France in Lebanon. The second conference was organised by the Human Rights Institute of
the Beirut Bar Association at the Maison de lAvocat.
Additionally, Mr Roux participated in a conference at
the Faculty of Law of St. Joseph University as part of
a course on international criminal justice. Mr Roux
also met with key interlocutors in Lebanon, as well as
representatives of the diplomatic community.

Inter-University Programme on International

Criminal Law and Procedure
During the months of February and March, the
Outreach and Legacy Unit organised six lectures for the
Inter-University Programme on International Criminal
Law and Procedure, which provides specialised education for students from nine Lebanese universities. The

lectures covered several topics including the modes of

liability, command responsibility and responsibility of
a superior, the rights of the accused, and the role of
victims, among other topics.

Visits to the Tribunal

During the months of February and March, the
STL welcomed 16 groups of visitors from different

universities and institutions: Paris- Sorbonne University (France), Osaka University (Japan), Grotius Center
for International Legal studies (The Netherlands),
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed
Conflict (Germany), Eindhoven Design Academy (The
Netherlands), Bordeaux University (France), Luiss
Guido Carli University (Italy), Canterbury Christ
Church University (UK), Lille Catholic University
(France), Bordeaux University (France), Landgericht
Darmstadt (Germany), Richmond University (UK),
Helmo Saint Martin (Belgium), University College
Cork Law Society (Ireland), Webster University Leiden
(The Netherlands) and University of Missouri-Kansas
City (USA).

Students from the Eindhoven Design Academy

Students from Paris - Sorbonne University

Students from the Osaka University

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Current Opportunities at the STL

Language Assistant (External Translation Services Unit)
Registry/ Language Services Section Grade:
G5; Deadline: 14 April 2016. The incumbent will
perform administrative tasks related to the provision of
outsourced translation services, including the coordination of translation projects, assigning language tasks,
ensuring the smooth running of translation workflows
and timely delivery to clients.
Senior Security Officer Registry/ Security and
Safety Section Grade: G4; Deadline: 14 April 2016.
The incumbent will be responsible for providing security coverage at entry points of the STL Beirut Office
and for the screening of all personnel, packages and
vehicles entering the premises, among other tasks.

Associate Special Assistant Office of the Prosecutor/

Immediate Office of the Prosecutor Grade: P2;
Deadline: 18 April 2016. The incumbent will report
directly to the Prosecutor, and work under the guidance and supervision of the Special Assistant. He or
she will also support and work closely with the other
members of the Immediate Office.
Internships the STL accepts internship applications
for placement in the Chambers, Office of the Prosecutor, Defence Office, and Registry on a rolling basis
throughout the year.

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