On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 37/2023, dated 02.08.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Ylli Pjetërnikaj.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 38/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Mirela Zavalani.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 39/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Besnik Hoxha.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 37/2023, dated 02.08.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Ylli Pjetërnikaj.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 38/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Mirela Zavalani.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 39/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Besnik Hoxha.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
On Thursday, 05.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 53/2021, dated 09.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Kreshnik Omari against decision no. 412, dated 06.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 18.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 9/2021, dated 02.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Kujtim Luli.
Pursuant to the interim decision of the previous hearing, dated 25.07.2023, the assessee submitted in detail his objections against the appeal of the Public Commissioner concerning the asset assessment.
The assessee contested the appeal grounds stating that they are unsupported on the applicable law and the factual circumstances, and that they violate the objectivity and proportionality principles. The assessee requested the upholding of decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and in support of his claims, filed several documents, which he requested to be collected as evidence by the court.
Given that the Public Commissioner stated that, from a formal point of view, the documents filed meet the legal criteria, the trial panel decided to reopen the judicial investigation of the case and to accept as evidence the documents filed by the assessee, according to the relevant specifications made during this hearing.
Once the parties stated that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review and invited the parties to submit their final conclusions. Taking into consideration the request of the parties for a reasonable time for the preparation of the final conclusions, the panel decided to postpone the hearing to be held on 26.09.2023, at 10:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the 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.
On 18.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Ina Rama
Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 40/2023, dated 08.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ndriçim Troplini against decision no. 684, dated 12.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 18.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 13/2021, dated 11.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Bardhok Lleshi against decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Bardhok Lleshi.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On Tuesday, 19.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 13/2021, dated 11.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Bardhok Lleshi against decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
On Thursday, 12.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 48/2021, dated 30.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Alma Hicka against decision no. 364, dated 02.04.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Rezarta Schuetz, presiding, Ina Rama, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Saimir Smaka.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 42/2023, dated 14.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Përparim Vukaj against decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Today, on 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as member in case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Avni Kraja against decision no. 386, dated 15.08.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Finally, the trial panel of the case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, shall consists of the following judges:
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Rezarta Schuetz, presiding, Ina Rama, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Saimir Smaka.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 42/2023, dated 14.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Përparim Vukaj against decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Today, on 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as member in case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Avni Kraja against decision no. 386, dated 15.08.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Finally, the trial panel of the case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, shall consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber announces that on Tuesday, 24.10.2023, at 10:00 a.m., a plenary session on the basis of documents will be held for the case (JD) 2/2022, dated 20.06.2022, with petitioner Belina Kryemadhi, against decision no. 20, dated 31.01.2022 of the High Prosecutorial Council, with interested parties the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Inspector of Justice.
This case will be considered by the judges:
Sokol Çomo President of the Appeal Chamber
Albana Shtylla Member of the Appeal Chamber
Ina Rama Member of the Appeal Chamber
Mimoza Tasi Member of the Appeal Chamber
Natasha Mulaj Member of the Appeal Chamber
Rezarta Schuetz Member of the Appeal Chamber
The plenary session on the basis of documents 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, composed of judges, Albana Shtylla, presiding, Natasha Mulaj, rapporteur, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 62/2021, dated 01.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Rezarta Balliu against decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rezarta Balliu.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Monday, 25.09.2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 62/2021, dated 01.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Rezarta Balliu against decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 26.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 9/2021, dated 02.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Kujtim Luli.
During the submission of the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner stated that despite the evidence filed during the proceedings at the Appeal Chamber, the assessee failed to prove the opposite of the appeal for the asset assessment. Finally, the Public Commissioner requested the amendment of decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee disputed the conclusions of the Public Commissioner, stating that he is not found in terms of inaccurate and insufficient declaration of assets and that the source of creation of assets and expenses and his children tuition is legitimate income. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber that, in support of the principle of objectivity and proportionality, decides to uphold decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel decided to withdraw to take the final decision of the case, to be announced on 06.10.2023, at 10:00.
The public hearing 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, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Edmond Shytko.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Wednesday, 25.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 44/2021, dated 09.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Tomorr Kullolli against decision no. 396, dated 09.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 43/2023, dated 22.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 681, dated 07.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Artur Ismajlukaj.
On 27.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of judges:
On Wednesday, 27.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers 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, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Edmond Shytko.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Wednesday, 25.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 44/2021, dated 09.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Tomorr Kullolli against decision no. 396, dated 09.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 43/2023, dated 22.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 681, dated 07.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Artur Ismajlukaj.
On 27.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of judges:
On Wednesday, 27.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 28.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 10/2023, dated 07.03.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 595, dated 07.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Arbër Çela.
During the submission of the appeal grounds, the Public Commissioner stated that the assessee, Mr. Arbër Çela, is found in terms of incorrect and insufficient declaration of assessee, as well as lack of legitimate sources for the creation of his income. In reference to the recommendation of the International Monitoring Operation, the Public Commissioner filed circumstances and facts, which she requested to be taken into consideration by the Chamber in the context of the proficiency assessment of the assessee, as well as on the overall assessment of the case. The Public Commissioner held that the assessee fails to reach a reliable level for confirmation in office and requested the amendment of decision no. 595, dated 07.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Arber Cela.
The assessee and his legal representative contested as unfounded in law and evidence any doubt raised in the Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds regarding the asset and proficiency assessment. In support of his claims that he reaches a reliable level for confirmation in office for the three vetting criteria, the assessee filed some new documents, which he requested to be accepted as evidence by the court.
In order to decide on the continuation of the trial, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing to 04.10.2023, at 13:00.
The public hearing shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
