Shala case: Panel’s decision re. reparation proceedings

On 9 February, the Trial Panel in the Shala case decided that the reparation and criminal proceedings will be conducted concurrently in this case and that, in case of a conviction, the Panel will not refer victims to civil litigation in Kosovo courts pursuant to Article 22(9) of the Law and Rule 167 of the Rules, but issue a Reparation Order pursuant to Articles 22(8) and 44(6) of the Law. Therefore, the Panel in this case will follow the same procedure as in the case against Salih Mustafa. More details in the actual decision.