Status conference in Thaçi et al. case (administration of justice) on 17 December

As already mentioned in court during the initial appearances, the status conference in the case against Thaçi, Smakaj, Kilaj, Fazliu and Kuçi is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, at 14:00.

In the scheduling order, Judge Masselot, inter alia, invited Thaçi and Smakaj to enter their pleas during that hearing, if they wish. Should the accused choose not to enter pleas on 17 December, Judge Masselot has indicated her intention to request that they place their pleas on the record by 7 January 2025. In accordance with Rule 95 of the Rules, the Pre-Trial Judge will subsequently enter a plea of not guilty on their behalf if the accused choose not to place their plea on the record by this time.