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Legal Aid Suspects or accused who do not have sufficient means to pay for Counsel are entitled to legal aid. Legal aid is also provided to pay for Counsel for victims participating in the proceedings. The Legal Aid Regulations can be found here . Legal …

Remedies against the decision on legal aid The Registrar may review a decision on legal aid on her own initiative or upon request by a suspect or accused when: there is a change of circumstances that significantly affects the decision; new, relevant …

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 …