Thaçi et al: Panel issues further order on Defence case schedule

On 2 September 2025, the Trial Panel in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi issued a further order on the scheduling of the Defence case. The Panel set 14 November 2025 as the target date for the completion of the Defence cases of Thaçi and Krasniqi, or one week after the last Defence witness, whichever comes earlier. The Panel also informed all parties to be prepared to file their final briefs, as well as the statement on the impact of the alleged crimes on victims participating in the proceedings, before the start of the winter judicial recess on 22 December 2025. The decision also sets out additional deadlines and procedural directions for the remainder of the Defence case.