H. Shala: decision on latest request for temporary release available online

On 27 March 2025, Single Judge Marjorie Masselot denied a request for temporary release of Haxhi Shala to Kosovo. Judge Masselot concluded that Shala has not demonstrated the existence of exceptional and compelling humanitarian grounds justifying his temporary release. The public redacted version of this decision, filed on 15 April, is available here.

Prior to this, Shala was granted a custodial visit in October of last year, as we informed about here.

The legal framework of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers allows detained persons to make requests for a custodial visit to Kosovo when there are compelling humanitarian grounds. The relevant judges decide on any such requests, based on the information provided at the time a request is made.