Liban
In response to Lebanon's ongoing state of force majeure, MP Samy Gemayel has submitted an urgent draft law aimed at suspending all legal, judicial, and contractual deadlines from March 1, 2026, until the crisis subsides. This measure seeks to protect the rights of both the state and individuals, preventing harm to litigants and rights holders due to extraordinary circumstances hindering the exercise of legal rights within prescribed timelines.
The draft law encompasses the suspension of all legal and judicial deadlines before Lebanese courts, as well as administrative, civil, and commercial deadlines. It also includes deadlines related to the convening of general assemblies for unions, associations, cooperatives, and companies. Certain exceptions are outlined, and suspended deadlines would resume immediately once the Council of Ministers declares the force majeure over.
Gemayel's proposal is intended to safeguard the legal rights of individuals and entities during the current crisis, ensuring that the inability to meet deadlines due to force majeure does not result in legal disadvantages. By suspending these deadlines, the law aims to provide a legal buffer that accommodates the disruptions caused by the ongoing situation.
The draft law has been submitted to the Lebanese parliament for consideration. If passed, it will provide a temporary suspension of legal deadlines, offering relief to those affected by the current state of force majeure. The legal community and stakeholders are closely monitoring the progress of this proposal, recognizing its potential impact on the administration of justice during the crisis.
