The Single Trial Judge in the case against Thaçi et al. for administration of justice charges ordered the parties to file written submissions, by 22 April 2026, on several matters relevant to determining the schedule for the remainder of the proceedings. Judge Gosnell further indicated that, for the purpose of these submissions, and without prejudice to decisions on pending Defence motions, the parties were invited to proceed on the basis that no additional hearings would be required for the presentation of Defence witnesses.
Among other details specified in the order issued on 16 April 2026, the Judge set a target date of 5 May 2026 at 16:00 for the Defence to file notifications on the closure of their respective cases, subject to confirmation following the parties’ submissions.