The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Chairperson Natasha Mulaj, case Rapporteur Rezarta Schuetz and members Ina Rama, Luan Daci and Sokol Çomo, considers that the assessee Astrit Faqolli made insufficient declaration, in terms of Article 61, paragraph 3, of Law no. 84/2016, and lacks legitimate financial sources for the creation of assets, under Article D, paragraphs 1, 3 and 5, of the Annex to the Constitution.

At the end of the adjudication, on the basis of the above mentioned conclusions, pursuant to Article D, paragraphs 1, 3 and 5, of the Annex to the Constitution, and Article 61, paragraph 3, of Law no. 84/2016, the adjudication panel assesses that decision no. 47 dated 25.07.2018 of the Independent Qualification Commission be modified.

Therefore, based on the facts and evidences proven in trial, pursuant to Article D, paragraphs 1 and 3, of the Annex to the Constitution, Article 61, paragraph 3, and Article 66, paragraph 1, item ‘b’, of Law no. 84/2016 “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, the adjudication panel unanimously decided:

  1. To modify decision no. 47, dated 25.07.2018 of the Independent Qualification Commission, deciding the dismissal from office of the assessee Mr. Astrit Faqolli, judge at Tirana Judicial District Court.
  2. This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced in Tirana, today on 18.04.2019