Security Council Resolution 1664 (2006) [on Negotiation of an Agreement with the Government of Lebanon Aimed at Establishing a Tribunal of International Character]

S/RES/1664(2006)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 54 The situation in the Middle East, published in 2006.

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

1 report · 2006

Year	Symbol	Title		Mandate resolution
2006	S/2006/893	Report of the Secretary-General on the establishment of a special tribunal for Lebanon		S/RES/1664(2006)

What subjects does this mandate have?

9 subjects

Criminal Investigation Criminal Justice Funds International Criminal Courts Lebanon Negotiation Recommendations Report Preparation Treaties

What’s in this document?

4 operative paragraphs

Welcomes the report of the Secretary-General, and requests him to negotiate an agreement with the Government of Lebanon aimed at establishing a tribunal of an international character based on the highest international standards of criminal justice, taking into account the recommendations of his report and the views that have been expressed by Council members;

Acknowledges that the adoption of the legal basis of, and framework for, the tribunal, would not prejudice the gradual phasing-in of its various components and would not predetermine the timing of the commencement of its operations, which will depend on the progress of the investigation;

Requests the Secretary-General to update the Council on the progress of the negotiation as he deems appropriate and to submit in a timely manner for the consideration of the Council a report on the implementation of this resolution, in particular on the draft agreement negotiated with the Lebanese Government, including options for a funding mechanism appropriate to ensure the continued and effective functioning of the tribunal;

Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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