According to official judicial records from the Constitutional Council of the Lebanese Republic, Decision No. 10/2026 issued on September 10, 2026, officially suspends the implementation of Law No. 70/2026. The disputed legislation previously mandated a general amnesty and an exceptional reduction of certain prison sentences across the country.
Constitutional Council Issues Suspension Ruling on Law No. 70/2026
The Constitutional Council of the Lebanese Republic issued Decision No. 10/2026 on September 10, 2026, halting the enforcement of Law No. 70/2026. The legislation, which focused on granting a general amnesty alongside an exceptional reduction of specific criminal sentences, faced immediate legal scrutiny from state authorities.
According to court documentation, the ruling followed a formal deliberation session held by the council. The session was led by Council President Judge Tannous Mechleb, alongside participating member judges: Awni Ramadan, Ahmed Akram Baasiri, Albert Semaan, Riad Abou Ghida, Fouzat Farhat, Michel Tarazi, Elias Machrakani, and Mireille Najm. Vice President Judge Omar Hamza was absent from the proceedings due to illness, as noted in the official minutes.
Did you know?
Official Notification and Publication Protocols Under Decision No. 10/2026
Following deliberations regarding the formal appeal submitted against Law No. 70/2026, the Constitutional Council voted by majority to suspend the contested statute. The decision halts any ongoing execution of the amnesty provisions while legal reviews continue.
According to the official text, notices were dispatched directly to the President of the Republic, the President of the Parliament, and the Prime Minister. Furthermore, the council instructed that the suspension decision be published directly in the Official Gazette.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Decision No. 10/2026 actually do?
According to the Constitutional Council of the Lebanese Republic, Decision No. 10/2026 temporarily halts the execution and implementation of Law No. 70/2026, which covered general amnesties and sentence reductions.
Who presided over the session that resulted in the suspension?
The session was headed by Council President Judge Tannous Mechleb, with the participation of eight seated member judges, while Vice President Judge Omar Hamza was absent due to illness.
Who receives official notification of this constitutional ruling?
The council officially communicates the ruling to the President of the Republic, the President of the Parliament, and the Prime Minister, alongside mandatory publication in the Official Gazette.
Stay Updated on Legal Developments
Explore more verified reports, judicial filings, and institutional updates across our platform.
Worth a look