Human Rights Watch comments on misuse of military courts, among other things, in Lebanon

A detailed Human Rights Watch report on current abuses of the legal system (including torture and disappearances) in Lebanon recommends:

Lebanon should urgently reform the military court system by removing civilians and children from their jurisdiction and ensuring that judges deem inadmissible all confessions and evidence obtained under torture. The Defense Ministry should refer all torture allegations to the public prosecutor and put in place a policy of zero tolerance for all forms of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment. It should ensure that all serving judges are fully independent and impartial, including ensuring that no judge is within the military chain of command.