Isni Kilaj

Summary of alleged offences

The arrest order was issued by the Specialist Prosecutor for Isni Kilaj for offences against the administration of justice, including obstructing official persons in performing official duties within the meaning of Article 401 of the 2019 Kosovo Criminal Code, Code No.06/L-074 (KCC) and violating secrecy of proceedings under Article 392 of the KCC, and Articles 15(2) and 16(3) of Law No.05/L-053 on Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (Law).

Procedural developments*

• Isni Kilaj was arrested on 2 November 2023 in Kosovo and transferred to the KSC Detention Unit on 3 November 2023.

• Kilaj’s first appearance before the Single Judge was held on 4 November 2023, in accordance with Article 41 of the Law and Rule 55 of the Rules.

• The SPO submitted an initial indictment against Kilaj for confirmation on 15 December 2023, followed by a revised indictment on 11 March 2024. On 2 May 2024, the SPO requested the suspension of the revised indictment to submit another amended version for confirmation. Taking into account these developments, as well as Kilaj's presumption of innocence and right to liberty, among other factors, KSC Single Judge Nicolas Guillou determined that extending Kilaj's detention would be unreasonable. As a result, he ordered Kilaj's release in Kosovo under strict conditions on 15 May 2024. On 18 July 2024, the SPO notified that it has filed an amended indictment.

*Isni Kilaj is still considered a suspect.

List of all hearings

Below you can find the list of all hearings in the Kilaj case. Please note that videos and transcripts will be added to the list as they become available.