Syria faces challenge of restoring rights after abolition of Assad-era Anti-Terrorism Court

DAMASCUS: Syria faces a complex legal and administrative task in reversing the consequences of more than 90,000 cases handled by the now-abolished Anti-Terrorism Court, including confiscated property, legal restrictions and official records. The legislation abolishing the court goes beyond dissolving the institution, establishing mechanisms to address the consequences of its rulings through specialized judicial committees. Legal experts say the success of the process will depend on how quickly a