Naharnet - British Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We Hope STL May Freely Complete its Investigations - October 30, 2010

A spokesperson for the British Foreign Ministry noted that Lebanon is passing through a difficult period, voicing his country's support for Lebanon's stability and progress.
He told the daily Asharq al-Awsat Saturday: "We are committed to international justice and we hop that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon would complete its investigations with freedom."

Meanwhile, another British official said that England "strongly" supports the principle of not escaping punishment in Lebanon and all other areas.

"This is the main reason London supports the STL," he added.

"The tribunal's support is derived first and foremost from the Lebanese government … and we believe that in order for Lebanon to advance, it should overcome hardships of the past," he noted.

"Lebanon's main problem for several years has been that it served as an open ground for foreign powers … we want to help Lebanon put these bad days behind it," said the official.