A Special Tribunal is a court established to handle specific types of cases that require specialized knowledge or procedures. These tribunals often focus on issues like war crimes, human rights violations, or corruption. They operate outside the regular judicial system to ensure that complex legal matters are addressed effectively and fairly. One well-known example is the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, which was created to investigate the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. Such tribunals aim to provide justice in situations where national courts may be unable or unwilling to do so, ensuring accountability for serious offenses.