At the start of the trial of Hysni Gucati and Nasim Haradinaj, who are charged with obstructing the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office and intimidating and retaliating against witnesses, Specialist Prosecutor Jack Smith described the case as one “about the conditions required for the fair administration...
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In his opening statement at the commencement of the first trial to be held at the Specialist Chambers, that of Salih Mustafa, Prosecutor Jack Smith described the Kosovo Specialist Chambers as a court that was “inspired by Kosovar voices and created by acts of the Kosovar people” and which is...
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Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) President Ekaterina Trendafilova and Registrar Dr Fidelma Donlon took part in an interactive Outreach event with civil society and journalists in Mitrovica today, where they explained the activities of the court and how it is ensuring fair, impartial, independent and...
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Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) President Ekaterina Trendafilova and Registrar Dr. Fidelma Donlon addressed civil society and journalists today, answering questions, listening to people’s concerns and explaining the mandate and the activities of the judicial institution which they represent...
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On 5 May 2021, President Ekaterina Trendafilova assigned Judges Roland Dekkers, Mappie Veldt-Foglia, Gilbert Bitti, and Vladimir Mikula (reserve) to Trial Panel I. The assignment follows the notification by the Pre-Trial Judge that the complete case file in the case of the Specialist Prosecutor v...
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On 19 April 2021 at 15:00, the Initial Appearance of Pjetër Shala will take place in the courtroom of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in The Hague. Pjetër Shala (“Mr Shala”) was arrested on 16 March 2021 by the Belgian authorities and transferred to The Hague on 15 April 2021, on the basis of a...
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Victims may apply to participate in proceedings in the case of Specialist Prosecutor v. Pjetёr Shala
Persons who believe that they have suffered direct harm from the crimes contained in a confirmed indictment before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) can apply to participate in the proceedings. With the publication of a confirmed indictment against Pjetёr Shala for war crimes allegedly committed... -
On 16 March 2021, the Belgian authorities, acting on the basis of a request for cooperation in the execution of an order for arrest and transfer from the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC), arrested Mr Pjetёr Shala in Belgium. On 15 April 2021, Mr Shala was transferred to the Detention Facilities of...
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On 16 March 2021, the authorities of Belgium arrested Pjetёr Shala, pursuant to an arrest warrant and confirmed indictment related to war crimes issued by a Pre-Trial Judge of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. Pjetёr Shala will be detained in Belgium, pending any transfer to the detention facility of...
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On 11 December 2020, a Pre-Trial Judge of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers confirmed the indictment filed on 30 October 2020 by the Specialist Prosecutor against Hysni Gucati (“Mr. Gucati”) and Nasim Haradinaj (“Mr. Haradinaj”) for offences against the administration of justice, namely obstruction of...