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Thaçi et al. trial: new start time tomorrow (28/03)
Please be informed that the hearing tomorrow (28 March) in the trial of Thaçi et al. will begin at 10:00.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 28 March
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 28 March, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC Spokespersons will provide a short update on the latest developments in the judicial proceedings before the KSC, as well as on other public activities of the Court. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required to attend each briefing. To pre-register, please send an email with name and affiliation to [email protected](link sends e-mail). Deadline for pre-registration is every Thursday at 12:00. The Zoom details will be shared following pre-registration. Recordings of the update provided during the Weekly Press Briefings will be made available on the KSC YouTube Channel.
Thaçi et al. trial: 3rd day of Shaun Byrnes’ testimony
This morning, the 53rd witness for the Prosecution, Shaun Byrnes, continued his testimony. Jakup Krasniqi's Defence team is currently cross-examining him.
Thaçi et al: Panel’s ruling on Selimi’s latest request re. detention measures
On 22 March 2024, the Trial Panel in the Thaçi et al. case made a decision regarding Rexhep Selimi's request to review the Registrar's denial to reconsider three conditions imposed on the accused's visits and communications.
The Panel rejected the Defence request, as it found that the Registrar acted within her authority, properly balanced relevant factual circumstances, and did not violate Selimi’s rights, among other findings. However, the Registrar was instructed to further explore possibilities and make reasonable efforts regarding certain aspects of non-privileged in-person visits and telephone calls.
The detailed information can be viewed in the actual decision.
Thaçi et al. trial: Shaun Byrnes resumes testimony
The testimony of Shaun Byrnes, the 53rd witness for the Prosecution, was resumed this morning. Currently, the Defence team for Hashim Thaçi is cross-examining him.
Thaçi et al. trial: SPO calls its 53rd witness
The new SPO witness is Shaun Byrnes, who was, according to the SPO, Head of the US Kosovo Diplomatic Observer Mission (US KDOM) from August 1998 until July 1999. As per the Panel's previous ruling, a representative from the US Government is accompanying the witness in the courtroom.
Change in end time for upcoming hearings in Thaçi et al. trial
Please be informed that all the hearings in the Thaçi et al. case until the summer recess will last from 09:00 until 16:30, instead of the previously scheduled 16:00.
The most up-to-date courtroom schedule can be found on our online calendar.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 21 March 2024: transcript
Here is the transcript of today's KSC Weekly Press Briefing.
KSC Weekly Press Briefing on 21 March
Another KSC weekly press briefing will take place on Thursday, 21 March, at 14:30. During this briefing, the KSC Spokespersons will provide a short update on the latest developments in the judicial proceedings before the KSC, as well as on other public activities of the Court. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required to attend each briefing. To pre-register, please send an email with name and affiliation to [email protected]. Deadline for pre-registration is every Thursday at 12:00. The Zoom details will be shared following pre-registration. Recordings of the update provided during the Weekly Press Briefings will be made available on the KSC YouTube Channel.
Pjetër Shala case: Defence’s motion to reopen its case rejected
On 19 March 2024, Trial Panel I rejected the Defence's request to reopen its case based on alleged exculpatory material related to a witness. Pjetër Shala’s Defence claimed that this material was made available by the SPO too late.
Although it found that the SPO did not comply with its disclosure obligations regarding the mentioned material, the Panel determined that no prejudice was caused to the Defence and that the evidence of that witness is not necessary for the determination of the truth. The Panel also rejected the Defence’s request to suspend the current deadline for the submission of the final trial briefs and the statement on the impact of the alleged crimes on victims participating in the proceedings (all due by 25 March).
More details in the decision.