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Specialist Chamber of the Constitutional Court decides on Referral by Salih Mustafa
On 17 April 2025, the Specialist Chamber of the Constitutional Court delivered its judgment on the referral made by Salih Mustafa, finding that there had been no violation of the Kosovo Constitution or the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Mr. Mustafa...
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Specialist Chamber of the Constitutional Court decides on Referral by Salih Mustafa