Acting Justice Minister Abdellatif Wehbi faced controversy during a parliamentary session when he refused to answer a question about custody for women. The question was raised during the weekly session of the House of Representatives, which focuses on oral inquiries. Minister Wehbi's refusal to respond to the question has sparked debate and criticism [75ed34fd].
Acting Justice Minister Henry Khoury recently met with Tunisia's Ambassador to Lebanon, Bouraoui Limam, to discuss activating the joint judicial cooperation agreement between Tunisia and Lebanon. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of justice and enhancing mutual support in legal matters. Minister Khoury emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two countries in promoting the rule of law and ensuring justice. The discussion also touched on the exchange of legal expertise and the potential for joint training programs for judges and legal professionals from both countries. The meeting highlighted the commitment of Lebanon and Tunisia to deepening their cooperation in the judicial sector [b0909e75].
The workshop organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on international law in Beirut, under the auspices of Acting Justice Minister Henry Khoury, aimed to address the urgent need for international humanitarian law in light of increasing conflicts worldwide. Khoury emphasized the importance of national judiciary in prosecuting war crimes and ensuring justice. He praised the ICRC's efforts in aiding conflict victims and supporting the enforcement of international humanitarian law. The ongoing cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and the ICRC was highlighted, including collaboration on issues such as the missing and forensic medicine, as well as continuous training for judges [95b3f336] [b0909e75].