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The Single Trial Judge in the case against Thaçi et al. for administration of justice charges ordered the parties to file written submissions, by 22 April 2026, on several matters relevant to determining the schedule for the remainder of the proceedings. Judge Gosnell further indicated that, for the purpose of these submissions, and without prejudice to decisions on pending Defence motions, the parties were invited to proceed on the basis that no additional hearings would be required for the presentation of Defence witnesses.

Among other details specified in the order issued on 16 April 2026, the Judge set a target date of 5 May 2026 at 16:00 for the Defence to file notifications on the closure of their respective cases, subject to confirmation following the parties’ submissions.
 

The transcript of the KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 16/04/2026 is now available. 

On 13 April 2026, the Defence for Jakup Krasniqi filed a public redacted version of its final trial brief, which was initially submitted confidentially in January this year. 
This is the third final trial brief made public so far, following those filed by Veseli and Thaҫi.  
 

In its latest detention review decision of 10 April 2026, the Trial Panel in the case against Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi ordered the continued detention of Hashim Thaçi. The Panel found that the risks that the accused may obstruct the progress of the proceedings or commit further offences continue to exist. 

On 10 April 2026, the Single Trial Judge granted the Kilaj Defence motion for the admission of statements of four character witnesses in lieu of oral testimony pursuant to Rule 153 of the Rules. Judge Gosnell found that these witnesses need not appear in court for cross-examination, noting in particular that the SPO did not request cross-examination and that the fairness of the proceedings would not be negatively impacted, while their expeditiousness would be enhanced.

The transcript of the KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 09/04/2026 is now available. 

Please be informed that the hearings in the case against Thaçi et al. on administration of justice charges scheduled for 14–17 April 2026 have been cancelled. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

In the detention review decision of 2 April 2026, the Single Trial Judge in the administration of justice case against Thaçi et al. ordered the continued detention of Hashim Thaçi. Judge Gosnell found that a real risk remains that the accused, if released, may obstruct the progress of the proceedings and commit further offences.
This is the eight such decision in this case; all detention review decisions are available in the Public Court Records.

The transcript of the KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 02/04/2026 is now available. 

Further to the assignment of a Constitutional Court Panel last week, on 31 March 2026, the Panel granted in part the Defence request by Pjetër Shala for an extension of time to file a referral. The Panel extended the time limit for filing the referral to 1 June 2026.