Live update

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. 

During the Defence Preparation Conference held today, 1 April 2026, the Single Trial Judge, having heard the parties’ submissions, instructed the parties to be available on 14 and 15 April for the potential testimony of a Defence witness, noting that there are no witnesses be heard next week. Accordingly, the trial is adjourned until 14 April, subject to any further notifications by the Judge, and the hearings scheduled until then are cancelled. During the hearing, Judge Gosnell also granted the request by Fazliu to attend the Defence phase of the trial via video-conference.

Please be reminded that the Defence Preparation Conference in the case against Thaçi, Smakaj, Kilaj, Fazliu and Kuçi on administration of justice charges is scheduled to take place from 14:00 to 17:30.
As with similar hearings, the conference will be broadcast online with a 45-minute delay and can be followed via this link.