Monday
24 July, 2023
07:45
Summer court recess until 11 August 2023
As announced in our Calendar, the summer court recess at the KSC begins on Monday, 24 July and ends on 11 August 2023. During this period, no hearings are held and some non-essential services are reduced to a minimum. However, the court remains fully functional during this period and work continues across all sections of the KSC. Filings are possible during the recess and, unless otherwise ordered by the judges, judicial deadlines continue running.
Thursday
20 July, 2023
14:30
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 20 July 2023: transcript
Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.
the archive of all previous press briefings is available on this page and the video files can be found on our youtube channel
Thursday
20 July, 2023
10:00
Thaçi et al. trial adjourned for the week/resumes after the summer recess
Following the completion of the testimony of witness W04586, the trial in the case of Thaçi, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi adjourned for the week. The trial will resume on 14 August 2023.
Thursday
20 July, 2023
09:45
Thaçi et al. trial: 15th SPO witness resumes testimony
The testimony of witness W04586 resumed this morning in the Thaçi et al. trial. The Trial Panel is currently putting questions to the witness.
Wednesday
19 July, 2023
17:00
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 20 July
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 20 July, 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.
Wednesday
19 July, 2023
16:30
New SPO witness testifying in the Thaçi et al. trial
The 15th SPO witness is a protected witness W04586, who is testifying about the death of his family member during the relevant period. The testimony of this witness is conducted via video-link.
Wednesday
19 July, 2023
10:00
Thaçi et al: witness Ledwidge resumes testimony
The Defence of Hashim Thaçi continued its cross-examination of the SPO’s 14th witness Francis Ledwidge.
Tuesday
18 July, 2023
12:30
Thaçi et al. trial: Mustafa completes testimony/new witness takes the stand
Former KLA Commander of the Llap Operational Zone Rrustem Mustafa completed his testimony today. The next Prosecution’s witness is Francis Ledwidge, a British Army officer serving in Kosovo during the relevant period.
Tuesday
18 July, 2023
09:45
Thaçi et al. trial: continuation of testimony of witness Rrustem Mustafa
Testimony of the Prosecution’s 13th witness Rrustem Mustafa continued this morning. The Trial Panel is currently putting questions to him.
Monday
17 July, 2023
09:45
Thaçi et al. trial: testimony of witness Mustafa continues
Veseli’s Defence resumed its cross-examination of the Prosecution’s 13th witness Rrustem Mustafa.