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On Tuesday, 04.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 29/2024, dated 26.07.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Hektor Sinanaj against decision no. 742, dated 13.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Ina Rama

Members:        Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

The hearing in camera shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Albana Shtylla, presiding, Ina Rama rapporteur, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case no. 29/2024, dated 26.07.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Hektor Sinanaj against decision no. 742, dated 13.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in camera, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 1 (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:

• Upholding decision no. 742, dated 13.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Hektor Sinanaj.

This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced in Tirana, today, on 04.11.2025.

The Appeal Chamber held on 04.11.2025, at 13:30, the public hearing of case (JR) 6/2024, dated 14.02.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Arben Agovi.

During the submissions of the final conclusions, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho stated that there are deficiencies found in terms of the prosecutor’s proficiency, the conduct of incomplete investigations and exceeding of the deadlines, but to not such a level that they would affect the resolution of the case. Mr. Klodjan Braho stated that even with regard to the asset assessment criterion, based on the principle of proportionality and objectivity, the financial insufficiency found in covering the assets with legitimate sources does not amount to that level that it could lead to the measure of dismissal from office. In the context of the above, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office finally requested the Appeal Chamber the amendment of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, the suspension from office for a period of one year and the obligation to follow the training program, according to the curricula approved by the School of Magistrates.

During the submission of the final conclusions, the legal representative of the assessee stated that during the proceedings held at the Chamber, the assessee, through convincing and exhaustive explanations, proved that the investigative actions undertaken by him were not only complete and in a timely fashion, but were decisive for the fair resolution of the cases.

The assessee’s legal representative maintained that considering that the appeal fails to identify concrete shortcomings and sufficient grounds that would influence a negative assessment for the assessee, requested finally the Chamber the upholding of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review of the case and withdrew in chambers to make the final decision, which it shall announce on 12.11.2025, at 09:30.

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber announces that the hearing in camera of case (JR) 28/2024, dated 19.07.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Agron Zhukri against decision no. 759, dated 19.04.2024, of the Independent Qualification Commission, initiated on 30.10.2025, at 10.00, has been postponed to 06.11.2025, at 10:00, for objective reasons related to the preparation of the case.

The hearing in camera shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

On Tuesday, 11.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 41/2023, dated 13.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Miranda Bushi against decision no. 666, dated 25.05.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Sokol Çomo

Members:        Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz

The hearing in camera shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber held on 28.10.2025, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 47/2023, dated 19.10.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 689, dated 24.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ervin Pollozhani.

The presiding judge announced that Article 179/b, paragraph 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Albania has set forth the transfer of powers from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office. Pursuant to Article 199, paragraph 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, the trial panel decided the procedural transfer from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, represented in this case upon special authorization by the prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho, present at the hearing.

During the submissions of the appeal grounds, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that the assessee failed to prove the opposite of the burden of proof regarding the asset assessment criterion, that he is found in terms of incorrect and inconsistent declaration and has insufficient income to justify the legitimacy of the sources of the assets. The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that the assessee may lodge additional evidence and arguments during the proceedings at the Appeal Chamber to dispel the burden of proof, but referring to the current state of the acts, Mr. Braho requested the amendment of decision no. 689, dated 24.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Ervin Pollozhani.

The assessee submitted detailed explanations in opposition to the appeal grounds, stating that he fully covers his assets with legitimate sources and that some observed inaccuracies do not violate the legitimacy of the source of creation of his assets. In support of his claims, the assessee lodged some new acts attached to the submissions, which he requested the trial panel to collect them as evidence. Mr. Ervin Pollozhani requested that the Chamber, following the evaluation of the acts in the case file, based on the principle of proportionality and objectivity, decides the upholding of decision no. 689, dated 24.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

When questioned by the presiding judge, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that he had no objection regarding the admissibility as evidence of the documentation filed by the assessee.

Subsequently, to the purpose of the consideration of the case, the assessee responded to several questions of IMO’s International Observer.

As to the denunciations, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that they contain no circumstances of interest for the process. The assessee shared the same position with the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, adding that he has provided exhaustive explanations regarding the denunciations as well as acts on which he supports his position.

After being consulted, the trial panel decided to open the judicial investigation of the case, accepting as evidence the acts attached to the submissions of the assessee, lodged with the Appeal Chamber on 21.10.2025. Taking into account the position of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office regarding the denunciations, the explanations of the assessee in this context, as well as after evaluating them and the acts filed by the assessee, the trial panel decided not to investigate further into them, as they fail to meet the requirements of Article 53 of Law no. 84/2016.

Once the parties declared that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case, inviting them to submit their final conclusions on the case.

In order to give the parties reasonable time to prepare their final conclusions, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing to 11.11.2025, at 09:00.

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

On Wednesday, 12.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 37/2024, dated 01.10.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 773, dated 07.06.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Juljan Haxhiu.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur:     Ina Rama

Members:        Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber held on 04.11.2025, at 13:30, the public hearing of case (JR) 6/2024, dated 14.02.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Arben Agovi.

During the submissions of the final conclusions, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho stated that there are deficiencies found in terms of the prosecutor’s proficiency, the conduct of incomplete investigations and exceeding of the deadlines, but to not such a level that they would affect the resolution of the case. Mr. Klodjan Braho stated that even with regard to the asset assessment criterion, based on the principle of proportionality and objectivity, the financial insufficiency found in covering the assets with legitimate sources does not amount to that level that it could lead to the measure of dismissal from office. In the context of the above, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office finally requested the Appeal Chamber the amendment of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, the suspension from office for a period of one year and the obligation to follow the training program, according to the curricula approved by the School of Magistrates.

During the submission of the final conclusions, the legal representative of the assessee stated that during the proceedings held at the Chamber, the assessee, through convincing and exhaustive explanations, proved that the investigative actions undertaken by him were not only complete and in a timely fashion, but were decisive for the fair resolution of the cases.

The assessee’s legal representative maintained that considering that the appeal fails to identify concrete shortcomings and sufficient grounds that would influence a negative assessment for the assessee, requested finally the Chamber the upholding of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review of the case and withdrew in chambers to make the final decision, which it shall announce on 12.11.2025, at 09:30.

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber held on 06.10.2025, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 42/2024, dated 28.10.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 779, dated 28.06.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Aurel Zarka.

The presiding judge announced that Article 179/b, paragraph 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Albania has set forth the transfer of powers from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office. Pursuant to Article 199, paragraph 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, the trial panel decided to transfer the procedural role from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, represented in this case upon special authorization by the prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Adnan Xholi, present at the hearing.

The legal representative of the assessee, authorized upon a power of attorney, filed a request for postponement of the hearing in order to expect the conclusion of the trial of the criminal case against the assessee at the Special Court of Appeal for Corruption and Organized Crime, on 10.10.2025, since according to him, this decision would affect the position they would take in the case before the Appeal Chamber. After hearing the position of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, who expressed his support for the continuation of the trial, the panel decided to dismiss the request, inviting the parties to continue with their submissions.

The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office held that given the new circumstance, the criminal prosecution of the assessee, he requested the Chamber the reopening of the judicial investigation of the case, with the aim of addressing the relevant institutions for updating the information to assess whether the assessee reaches a reliable level for confirmation in office based on the three assessment criteria, assets, background and proficiency. The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office requested, alternatively, the amendment of decision no. 779, dated 28.06.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission or its upholding.

The legal representative of the assessee provided his explanations with respect to the appeal and left in the Chamber’s assessment the request to address the institutions for updated information, emphasizing cases when this information would not affect the case under trial. The legal representative requested the upholding of decision no. 779, dated 28.06.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel, after hearing the submissions of the parties and the request of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution, pursuant to Article F, paragraph 3 of the Annex to the Constitution, and Articles 45 and 49/1 of Law no. 84/2016, decided:

– to reopen the judicial investigation of the case, requesting the updated report from the National Agency of Classified Security Information (AKSIK), on the background check for the assessee Aurel Zarka.

– to request investigative materials on the two criminal proceedings to the Prosecution Office at Vlora Court of First Instance and the Special Court of Appeal against Corruption and Organized Crime.

The next public hearing shall take place on 13.11.2025, at 10:00, at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

On Thursday, 13.11.2025, at 13:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 15/2024, dated 17.04.2024, pertaining to the appeals of the Public Commissioner and the assessee Mimoza Margjeka, against decision no. 739, dated 26.02.2024, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall  consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:     Rezarta Schuetz

Members:        Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber held on 05.11.2025, at 10:30, the public hearing of case (JR) 53/2023, dated 09.11.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 702, dated 27.09.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Agron Bushati.

The presiding judge announced that Article 179/b, paragraph 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Albania has set forth the transfer of powers from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office. Pursuant to Article 199, paragraph 2 of the Civil Procedure Code, the trial panel decided to transfer the proceedings from the Public Commissioner to the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, represented in this case upon special authorization by the prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho, present at the hearing.

In the submission of the appeal grounds regarding the proficiency assessment criterion, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho, stated that there are violations, behaviors and actions found that are contrary to the standards of ethics of a magistrate, such that they qualify as those that undermine public trust in the justice system. The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that during the proceedings at the Appeal Chamber, the assessee is entitled to file additional evidence and arguments in disputing to the appeal, but referring to the current state of the acts, Mr. Braho requested the amendment of decision no. 702, dated 27.09.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee Agron Bushati.

The legal representative of the assessee, while objecting to the appeal, stated that the appeal grounds are unsupported on legal arguments, that it regards unintentional behavior without real consequences of the assessee in him exercising his office, without concrete relevance, for formal deficiencies addressed by disciplinary measures by the relevant bodies, yet without becoming a repeated behavior pattern. The legal representative stated that the observed issues fail to reach the threshold of violating public trust in the justice system and fail to meet the criteria that could lead to the application of the extreme disciplinary measure, the dismissal from office. In support of his claims, the assessee filed new acts attached to the submissions, which he requested the trial panel to collect them as evidence.

Subsequently, to the purpose of the review of the case, the assessee responded to the questions of the case rapporteur.

When questioned about his position regarding the denunciations, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that they contain no sufficient grounds for further investigations. The legal representative of the assessee shared the same position with the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office regarding the denunciations.

After being consulted, the trial panel decided to open the judicial investigation of the case, accepting as evidence the acts filed by the assessee, as well as not to open a judicial investigation into the denunciation of the citizen with initials I. H., in light of Article 53 of Law no. 84/2016, also due to the acts filed by the assessee in response to this complaint.

Once the parties stated that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation and invited the parties to submit their final conclusions of the case. In order to provide them reasonable time to prepare their final conclusions, it was decided to postpone the hearing to 13.11.2025, at 09:00.

The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

On Monday, 19.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 44/2023, dated 05.10.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Bardhyl Shehu against decision no. 694, dated 10.08.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

The hearing in camera shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

On Thursday, 20.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 5/2024, dated 07.02.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Elio Mazreku against decision no. 717, dated 23.11.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:     Albana Shtylla

Members:        Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

The hearing in camera shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.