Reparation Order on 29 November: P. Shala’s request for absence or postponement denied

On 22 November, Trial Panel I rejected the Defence's request to either excuse Pjetër Shala from attending the Reparation Order announcement on 29 November or to postpone the hearing. The Panel determined that the accused's attendance at this hearing is mandated by the Law and the Rules. The Panel found that the Defence's argument, citing Shala's scheduled visits as exceptional circumstances, did not justify his absence or a postponement. However, in light of the hearing’s anticipated short duration, the Panel directed the Registry to facilitate the organisation of Shala's visits on that day to the extent feasible.

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