Live update

Today’s hearing in the Shala case will continue for longer than scheduled - it is expected to last until 16:30 (live) or 17:15 (delayed feed).

Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.

Following the completion of the testimony of witness Safete Hadergjonaj earlier today, the Shala Defence called its next witness this afternoon. This is Time Kadrijaj, who is the 7th Defence witness so far.  

Today’s hearing in the Shala case will resume at 13:30 (or at 14:15 in the delayed stream online).

As provided for by Rule 63(1) of the Rules, KSC President Ekaterina Trendafilova, on 22 November 2023, formally warned Toby Cadman, Counsel for Nasim Haradinaj, after he disclosed confidential information to media. Cadman gave an interview to a Kosovo outlet in November and revealed information that was redacted in the publicly available decision from 17 October related to the modification of Nasim Haradinaj’s sentence. Since Cadman was reminded of his obligations in this respect but has nevertheless disclosed the confidential information, President Trendafilova considered it necessary to formally warn him as his act demonstrated a failure to meet the standard of professional ethnics. The President also reminded Cadman of his obligations as specified in the Code of Professional Conduct as well as about further steps that may be undertaken if he does not adhere to his professional obligations as Counsel practicing before the Specialist Chambers.

Here is the full decision.

Please be informed that the current break (which started at 10:15 live or at 11:00 in the delayed online feed) will last longer than announced. We will inform about any updates in this respect.

Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 23 November, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC Spokespersons will provide a short update on the latest developments in the judicial proceedings before the KSC, as well as on other public activities of the Court. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required to attend each briefing. To pre-register, please send an email with name and affiliation to [email protected]. Deadline for pre-registration is every Thursday at 12:00. The Zoom details will be shared following pre-registration. Recordings of the update provided during the Weekly Press Briefings will be made available on the KSC YouTube Channel.

Defence witness Safete Hadergjonaj resumed her testimony this morning. The Victims’ counsel is currently putting questions to the witness.

In relation to the testimony of protected witness W04577, who attended the court to testify in October, the Trial Panel in the Thaҫi et al. trial granted the request by the witness’ duty counsel and adjourned this testimony until further notice. Following the finding by the KSC Witness Protection and Support Office (WPSO) that the witness is presently unfit to testify, the Panel ordered the WPSO to liaise with the witness and, subject to the necessary consents, report back to the Panel every two months on the witness’ fitness to testify.

More details are available in the decision.

The 6th Defence witness in the Shala trial is Safete Hadergjonaj.