Following the Court of Appeal’s decision we informed about earlier this month, Pre-Trial Judge Masselot yesterday, 14 April 2025, amended her previous decision confirming the indictment in this case. Judge Masselot confirmed the additional mode of liability for Hashim Thaçi under Article 32(3) of the Kosovo Criminal Code to the existing charges outlined in counts 1, 2, and 3 of the confirmed indictment and ordered the SPO to submit a new amended confirmed indictment by 16 April 2025 at 12:00.
According to Judge Masselot, a further initial appearance for Thaçi is not necessary since no new charges are added, only an additional mode of liability for the existing offense. However, the accused’s position on this should be formally recorded, she said and invited him to enter his plea regarding the newly confirmed additional form of incitement. If he chooses to do so, he must submit it in writing by 24 April at 16:00. If he decides not to exercise this right, the Pre-Trial Judge will enter a plea of not guilty on his behalf, in accordance with Rule 92(2)(f) of the Rules.
If Thaçi wishes to be informed in open court about the new mode of liability, he may submit a request for it until 24 April at 16:00.
Furthermore, Judge Masselot set the date for submitting preliminary motions by the accused in this case, if any, to 8 May 2025.
Here is the full decision.