Specialist Prosecutor Jack Smith today signed a solemn declaration that he would exercise his functions independently, impartially and conscientiously. This is in accordance with Article 36 of the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. Mr Smith was selected for the position...
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Mr Pietro Spera, a national of Italy, has been appointed as Ombudsperson for the Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office. Mr Spera has almost 30 years of professional experience in the field of law as a judge, with a special focus on protection of rights in judicial proceedings...
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Today, Friday 11 May, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) added the names of Counsel to the Lists, in addition to Counsel who are already admitted. Being on those Lists enables lawyers to be eligible to appear before the KSC to represent suspects, accused, a group of victims or any other person who...
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In relation to today’s appointment of Mr Jack Smith to the position of Specialist Prosecutor in accordance with the Law on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova stated: “I sincerely congratulate Mr Smith...
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Jack Smith, a US prosecutor with experience in both high-level political investigations and international criminal investigations, has been appointed Specialist Prosecutor after a selection process organised by the European Union. He will be succeeding David Schwendiman, the first Specialist...
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Kwai Hong Ip succeeds David Schwendiman to become the Acting Specialist Prosecutor of the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO) as of midnight on 31 March 2018. Mr Ip’s term as Acting Specialist Prosecutor will last until a new Specialist Prosecutor is appointed. He has exactly the same authorities...
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Today, 14 March 2018, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) made public the Lists of Counsel for representation of suspects, accused and victims or any other person who is entitled to legal representation, in accordance with the Law establishing the KSC and the Directive on Counsel. The Lists contain...
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Following the statement issued by the Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman announcing his...
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Specialist Prosecutor David Schwendiman issued a statement today setting out the reasons for his April departure from The Hague...
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As part of its mandate to ensure fair and secure proceedings, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers guarantees the fundamental rights of defence and victims. Defence and victims’ participation require competent counsel. Upon approval of the President, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, following consultations...