Syria’s parliament votes to abolish an Assad-era counter-terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reports. The measure is described as one of the first major legislative actions by the country’s new assembly.
The Counter-Terrorism Court was established in 2012 during then-President Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Sources say it is used to prosecute large numbers of Syrians on terrorism-related charges, including cases tied to the period of unrest against Assad. Times of India notes that new authorities already treat the court as defunct, and the parliamentary decision formalizes the change.
Some reporting also cites prior international concerns about judicial guarantees and fair-trial standards, including by the UN Human Rights Committee. The vote is placed in the broader context of political change after opposition forces remove Assad from power in December 2024.
