• Monday August 3, 2026 11:05

    Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Third scheduling order issued; hearings in August cancelled

    Following the Rule 131 notice filed by the Smakaj Defence on 30 July 2026 indicating that it will not present a case, the Single Trial Judge vacated the hearings previously scheduled for 17–19 August 2026, as well as the deadlines set out in the Second Scheduling Order.

    The Judge also ordered the SPO to file any motion to present rebuttal evidence by 4 August 2026 at 12:00 p.m. If no such motion is filed, the evidentiary proceedings will be closed and the Judge intends to set the following deadlines:

    24 August 2026, at 4:00 p.m. – Final trial briefs, if any;

    4 September 2026 – Reply briefs, if any; and

    10, 11 and 14 September 2026 – Closing statements.

  • Friday July 31, 2026 12:21

    Thaçi et al.: Continued detention for Selimi

    In its latest detention review decision of 28 July 2026, Trial Panel II ordered the continued detention of Rexhep Selimi. The Panel found that the risks that the accused may obstruct the progress of the proceedings or commit further offences continue to exist.

  • Thursday July 30, 2026 11:30

    Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Second scheduling order issued

     

    The Single Trial Judge in the case against Thaçi et al. for administration of justice charges informed the Parties of his intention, if evidentiary proceedings are closed on 19 August 2026, to set the following deadlines:


    -Friday, 28 August 2026: for final trial briefs;
    -Friday, 4 September 2026: for reply briefs; and
    -10, 11 and 14 September 2026: for closing arguments to take place.

    In the same Order, the Judge has scheduled the hearing of Mr Smakaj’s testimony for 17, 18 and 19 August 2026.

     

     

  • Monday July 27, 2026 10:15

    Summer court recess until 14 August 2026

    As announced in our Calendar, the summer court recess at the KSC begins on Monday, 27 July and ends on 14 August 2026. During this period, no hearings are held and some non-essential services are reduced to a minimum. However, the court remains fully functional during this period and work continues across all sections of the KSC. Filings are possible during the recess and, unless otherwise ordered by the judges, judicial deadlines continue running.

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  • Friday July 24, 2026 19:00

    Thaçi et al.: Registration closed for attendance at Trial Judgment

    Please be informed that registration to attend the pronouncement of the Trial Judgment in the Thaçi et al. case at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers on 16 September 2026 has now closed. No further requests to attend the hearing are being accepted.

    Those who submitted a registration request before the deadline will receive an email in due course confirming whether attendance in the public gallery will be possible. The hearing will also be streamed live on the KSC website in Albanian, English and Serbian.

  • Wednesday July 22, 2026 14:30

    Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Hearings tentatively scheduled for 17–19 August

    As reflected in the Court Calendar, hearings in the Thaçi et al. case concerning charges of administration of justice are currently scheduled for 17–19 August 2026. The hearing dates have been set on a tentative basis. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

  • Thursday July 16, 2026 10:26

    Thaçi et al.: Continued detention for Veseli and Krasniqi; provisional release denied

    In its latest detention review decisions of 15 July 2026, Trial Panel II ordered the continued detention of Kadri Veseli and Jakup Krasniqi and denied their requests for provisional release. The Panel found that the risks that the accused may obstruct the progress of the proceedings or commit further offences continue to exist.
    More details are available in the decisions in the KSC Public Court Records.