Syria: The Minister of Justice Powers in Transitional Government: Reform Imperatives and Legal Constraints - Syrians for Truth and Justice

Fourteen years ago, Syrians began peacefully demonstrating in the streets, calling for a better future, giving rise to a movement that met with a violent response from security forces and marked the beginning of one of the "most heartbreaking conflicts of our time," in the words of the UN Special Envoy for Syria. […]

Syria: The Minister of Justice Powers in Transitional Government: Reform Imperatives and Legal Constraints - Syrians for Truth and Justice

Introduction As Syria goes through a transitional phase, important questions emerge regarding the legality of several decisions made by the caretaker government led by Eng. Mohammed al-Bashir,[1] particularly those related to the judiciary. This discussion is crucial because the current government is a temporary entity that lacks full constitutional legitimacy, which limits its powers, especially when it comes to enacting significant changes to …