STL: Pre-Trial Judge to hold a status conference hearing on Wednesday

The Special Trbibunal for Lebanon announced that the Pre-Trial Judge will hold a status conference hearing on Wednesday 3 July.

"In conformity with the Rules of Procedures and Evidence of the STL, the Pre-Trial Judge convenes such hearings to review the status of the case through an exchange between the parties in order to ensure expeditious preparation for trial," a statement issued by the tribunal said.

The Status Conference, which will begin at 2:30 PM (Central European Time), will be public; however, the Judge might decide to go into closed session during the course of the hearing if confidential matters need to be discussed.