Justice Minister Adel Nassar hailed the passage of the long-awaited Judicial Independence Law, calling it a “pivotal milestone” in strengthening the country’s judiciary and restoring public confidence in state institutions.

In a post on X, Nassar said the law had been one of the top priorities he set upon assuming his post, and that its adoption, after more than a decade of political delays, marks a major step toward building a more credible and autonomous legal system.

“I am pleased to share with the Lebanese people, litigants, and judges the news of the adoption of the Judicial Independence Law, after more than ten years of waiting,” Nassar wrote. “This law was one of the key goals I set when I took office at the Ministry of Justice, and today it marks a pivotal milestone in the path toward establishing an independent judiciary that protects citizens’ rights and strengthens their trust in public institutions.”

The legislation, passed by Parliament during its evening session on Thursday, is widely seen as a landmark reform aimed at reducing political interference in the judiciary. 

In his post, Nassar thanked those who contributed to what he described as a “long-overdue reform,” and pledged to continue efforts to advance judicial integrity and public trust.

“I reaffirm my commitment to continue working toward a stronger and more independent justice system, and to realizing all the objectives I have set in this regard,” he said.