Thaci et al: PT Judge’s decision re. disclosure
On 26 August 2022, the Pre-Trial Judge in the Thaci et al. case rejected the requests by the Thaci and Krasniqi Defence in relation to an alleged non-compliance with disclosure obligations on the part of the SPO. Finding that the Defence’s requests do not amount to a non-compliance of the SPO disclosure obligations under Rule 103 of the Rules, Judge Guillou nevertheless strongly urged the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office to abide by its obligation regarding the disclosure of exculpatory materials and to prioritize disclosure of such material over other competing deadlines and materials. Furthermore, the SPO is ordered to provide a disclosure report, by 7 October, with the explanation about the difficulties faced in fulfilling its Rule 103 disclosure obligations. More details in the public redacted version of the decision, filed on 13 September.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 15 September
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 15 September 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.
Mustafa trial: Defence resumes its statement tomorrow
Today’s hearing in the Mustafa trial has completed. The Defence of Salih Mustafa will resume with its closing statement tomorrow (15 September) morning at 09:30, followed by the comments and responses of the parties, potential questions by the Panel and the statements on reparations.
Defence makes closing statement in the Mustafa trial
The presentation of the closing statement by the Defence of Salih Mustafa has commenced.
Mustafa: Victims’ Counsel presents closing statement
Victims’ Counsel Anni Pues is now presenting her closing statement in the Mustafa trial.
SPO’s closing statement completed, seeks conviction on all counts for Mustafa
During its closing statement today, the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office asked the Trial Panel to find Mustafa guilty of each of the crimes charged and impose a single sentence of 35 years’ imprisonment. The hearing is adjourned for today. The Victims’ Counsel and the Defence will make their statements tomorrow.
Mustafa trial: Parties begin with closing statements
The SPO is making its closing statement in the Mustafa trial today. Subsequently, the Victims’ Counsel and the Defence are expected to present their closing statements tomorrow, Wednesday, (14 September), followed by the responses, potential questions from the Panel and the statements on reparations on 15 September. The session on 16 September is scheduled as a reserve day and will take place only in case of need.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 8 September
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 8 September 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.
Mustafa trial: agenda for the closing statements set
On 31 August, Trial Panel I set the agenda for the closing statements in the Mustafa case, scheduled to take place form 13 until 15 September 2022 (with 16 September as a reserve day). The agenda, which may be subject to changes decided by the Panel during the hearing, specifies, inter alia, that the SPO’s closing statement will take place on 13 September, followed by the statements of the Victims’ counsel and the Defence on 14 September. The responses, questions from the Panel and the statements on reparations are scheduled to take place on 15 September, the decision further reads.