Palace of Justice (Beirut)
The Justice Palace of Beirut, known as Palais de Justice (French), (Arabic: قصر العدل في بيروت[1]) is the main judicial complex in Lebanon. Located in Beirut,[2] it serves as the headquarters for Lebanon's judiciary system.
Overview
[edit]The Justice Palace houses courts and offices for the judiciary, including civil, criminal, and administrative cases.[2] It is situated in the Adlieh area of Beirut,[3] near major roads for accessibility.
Architecture
[edit]The building was built by the architect Farid Trad. Construction took place between 1959 and 1963.[4][5] The Justice Palace of Beirut is located on a property with an area of 35,000 square meters.[2] It is an imposing building reflecting governmental and judicial authority. Its design combines modern[5] and traditional elements to symbolize justice and resilience.
Notable Cases
[edit]The Justice Palace has been the site of numerous significant trials, including cases related to political assassinations, corruption, and national security.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "تهديد أمني باقتحام قصر العدل في بيروت". aawsat.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ a b c "قصر العدل في بيروت يضيق بالدعاوى العالقة". الأخبار (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2018-07-27. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "StackPath". blfheadquarters.com. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ a b "Modern Architecture in Lebanon: Palace of Justice".
- ^ "Lebanon Thwarts Security Threat Against Beirut's Palace of Justice". kataeb.org/. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ Tawil, Fadi; Chehayeb, Kareem. "Anger soars in Beirut after prosecutor orders release of all suspects in port blast". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.