Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Office of the Registrar

Tribunal spcial pour le Liban

Bureau du Greffier

SUMMARY OF THE 2011 BUDGET OF THE SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FOR LEBANON

Introduction
On 29 September 2010, the Acting Registrar submitted to the Management Committee the Special
Tribunal for Lebanons (STL) third annual budget (2011 Budget) which outlines financial requirements for
the period from 1 January to 31 December 2011. The 2011 Budget consists of two separate but
interrelated parts; Part A relates to the funds required prior to the submission of an indictment by the
Prosecutor to the Pre-Trial Judge; Part B, which is contingent upon the submission of an indictment,
reflects the needs after the start of intensified judicial activity. The 2011 budget submission was
subsequently revised and was formally approved on 15 November 2010. The revised approved figure for
Part A of the budget amounts to USD 56,888,550; the overall revised amount approved inprinciple by
Management Committee for the 2011 Budget is USD 65,710,550.

Justification and comparison with the 2010 Budget

In 2011, the focus of the STL will be on investigative and judicial activities in relation to the attack of 14
February 2005 resulting in the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and others, and
other connected cases. In particular, the activities of the President and Chambers are expected to shift
from regulatory to judicial tasks; with significant judicial work being undertaken by the Pre-Trial Judge.
The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) will continue with investigations regarding the Hariri attack,
intensifying their efforts to collect evidence on the ground. Investigative work will also increase in
relation to the connected cases. The Registry will further develop its capacity provide required support
to all the STLs organs in order to facilitate the performance of their functions and ensure that the
Tribunal is in a position to carry out its mandate. The Defence Office will continue its preparations for
the support of Defence teams.
Part A of the 2011 Budget represents an increase of USD 1,540,820, or 2.8 per cent, on the approved
2010 Budget. The reason for this increase relates to additional staffing requirements throughout the
course of 2010, culminating in the end-of-year levels which form the basis for the 2011 requirements.
Additional posts are also required for operational needs that are not subject to the issuance of an
indictment. Furthermore, the vacancy rate for 2011 for both international and national staff is projected
to be lower than the previous year. Finally, the STLs obligations regarding income tax liability have
increased for the 2011 budgetary period.

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Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Office of the Registrar

Tribunal spcial pour le Liban

Bureau du Greffier

The overall 2011 Budget (Parts A and B combined) amounts to an increase of USD 10,362,820, or 19 per
cent, on the approved 2010 Budget. This overall budgetary increase reflects a period of intensified
judicial activity. The expected submission of an indictment would require additional resources to allow
Chambers, the Prosecution and Defence trial teams to transition toward complete operational
capability. Additionally, the Registry will be required to develop its provision of judicial support services
to account for courtroom proceedings in line with the highest international standard of technology,
interpretation and public access, as well as modalities for victim participation and witness protection.

Conclusions

In order to ensure that costs are kept to a minimum, further efficiencies and cost saving measure will be
sought and implemented throughout 2011. Such measures include the redeployment of staff within
different sections of the STLs Organs and the improvement of cooperation with other international
organizations. Additionally, the Registrar will devote attention to the formulation and implementation of
a fundraising strategy in order to ensure that the approved budget is adequately financed.
In conclusion, the 2.8 per cent rise in the 2011 Budget in comparison to the 2010 amount represents a
minimal increased financial requirement which will allow the STL to accommodate the increase of the
activities during 2011. The requirements outlined in Part B of the budget will be only be utilized once an
indictment has been submitted and the STLs core mandated judicial activities are fully up and running.

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PO Box 115, 2260 AC Leidschendam, Netherlands
T. +31 (0) 70 800 3400; F. +31 (0) 70 800 3440
www.stl-tsl.org