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Calculation of legal aid fee The method for calculating the maximum legal aid fee paid to Counsel takes into account: the stage of the proceedings and its expected duration; the complexity level of the case; the scope of services required; and the maximum …

Contracting of Counsel In order to be contracted under the legal aid system, Counsel will be required to submit certain documentation, such as documentation demonstrating that Counsel fulfils the requirements of the Directive on Counsel , a certificate …

Counsel The right to legal representation before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers is fundamental to the fair trial guarantees enshrined in the Kosovo Constitution and the Law on the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (‘Law’) . …

Detention                                                                                                                            The Detention Facilities of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (‘Detention Facilities’) are located in a prison facility in …

Treatment of detainees Detainees are presumed to be innocent until found guilty and are treated this way at all times. Discrimination of any kind is prohibited. The DMU manages the Detention Facilities to provide for the well-being of Detainees in a safe …

Visitors All Detainees are provided with reasonable means of maintaining personal relationships. In addition to telephone calls and written correspondence, they may have visits with close relatives, other family members, and persons with whom they have a …

Counsel Detainees have the right to adequate time and facilities for the preparation of their defence. One way this right is guaranteed is by providing Detainees with an adequate opportunity to visit and communicate with Counsel . Visiting information for …

Media The prior approval of the Registrar is required for communications between Detainees and the media. The Practice Direction on Media Communications is available here . Additional information on media queries is located in the Media Corner …

Relevant documents For further information on detention at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Rules of Detention  and Practice Directions on: Visits and Communications   Counsel Visits and Communications Complaints Discipline Other Practice Directions: Media …

Participating victims The participating victim in the case against Salih Mustafa, that presented views and concerns to the Panel, said: “Lastly, I want to say that I hope one day we will all be free to speak out about what we've lived through. I hope for …