Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): four Kilaj Defence witness statements admitted

On 10 April 2026, the Single Trial Judge granted the Kilaj Defence motion for the admission of statements of four character witnesses in lieu of oral testimony pursuant to Rule 153 of the Rules. Judge Gosnell found that these witnesses need not appear in court for cross-examination, noting in particular that the SPO did not request cross-examination and that the fairness of the proceedings would not be negatively impacted, while their expeditiousness would be enhanced.