The Appeal Chamber is an independent constitutional institution established to carry out the Transitional Re-evaluation of Judges and Prosecutors in the Republic of Albania in reviewing appeals against the decisions of the Independent Qualification Commission. The Appeal Chamber adjudicates disciplinary misconducts of Constitutional Court judges, members of High Judicial Council, High Prosecutorial Council, the Prosecutor General and the High Justice Inspector. It reviews appeals against decisions of the High Judicial Council, the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Justice Inspectorate imposing disciplinary sanctions against judges, prosecutors and other inspectors.

The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France. Albania was represented also in this with the President of the Constitutional Court, Mrs. Vitore Tusha and the Vice President of the Supreme Court, Mr. Sokol Sadushi - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France. Albania was represented also in this with the President of the Constitutional Court, Mrs. Vitore Tusha and the Vice President of the Supreme Court, Mr. Sokol Sadushi - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the 2022 judicial year of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the judicial year 2022 of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, during the solemn opening hearing of the judicial year 2022 of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), held in Strasbourg, France, attended by representatives of the highest courts of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, as well as various local, national and international authorities - June 24, 2022
May 4, 2022 The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, and the AC judges welcomed today a Moldovan delegation led by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Sergiu Litvinenco, with the goal of exchanging the best practices and learning how the vetting process works, the legal framework, the mechanisms and institutions involved, implementation results, as well as the public perception of this process. Moldova has launched an ambitious reform of the justice system aimed at fighting corruption and functioning of rule of law. One of the specially impacting reforms promised to the Moldovan public is the vetting process, the assessment of the integrity of judges and prosecutors, and ousting those judges and prosecutors who fail passing this process. The Moldovan delegation headed by the Minister of Justice included also members of the High Judicial Council, the High Prosecution Council, as well as heads and legal advisors of the departments of these institutions, who were informed about the progress of the vetting process to date as an essential part of justice reform in Albania.
May 4, 2022 The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla, and the AC judges welcomed today a Moldovan delegation led by the Minister of Justice, Mr. Sergiu Litvinenco, with the goal of exchanging the best practices and learning how the vetting process works, the legal framework, the mechanisms and institutions involved, implementation results, as well as the public perception of this process. Moldova has launched an ambitious reform of the justice system aimed at fighting corruption and functioning of rule of law. One of the specially impacting reforms promised to the Moldovan public is the vetting process, the assessment of the integrity of judges and prosecutors, and ousting those judges and prosecutors who fail passing this process. The Moldovan delegation headed by the Minister of Justice included also members of the High Judicial Council, the High Prosecution Council, as well as heads and legal advisors of the departments of these institutions, who were informed about the progress of the vetting process to date as an essential part of justice reform in Albania.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
Members of the vetting institutions and representatives of the International Monitoring Operation, after a meeting with the Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement in the European Commission, Mr. Oliver Varhelyi, who assessed the results of the vetting process as essential for a justice system of judges and prosecutors with integrity. The Commissioner stated in a twitter post, “Reconfirmed EU’s full & strong support. Integrity of judges & prosecutors is key to future of Albania in the EU” - April 28, 2022.
On Friday 23.07.2021, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber reviewed in camera the case (JR) no.2/2021 dated 14.01.2021. The final decision was announced on 23.07.2021 Status: Concluded
On Friday 23.07.2021, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber reviewed in camera the case (JR) no.2/2021 dated 14.01.2021. The final decision was announced on 23.07.2021 Status: Concluded
The President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during her speech held at the roundtable discussion “5 years of Justice Reform; Consolidation of the system through the new Inter-Sectorial Justice Strategy 2021 – 2025”- 23 July 2021
The President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during her speech held at the roundtable discussion “5 years of Justice Reform; Consolidation of the system through the new Inter-Sectorial Justice Strategy 2021 – 2025”- 23 July 2021
The President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the roundtable “5 years of Justice Reform”, organized by the Ministry of Justice, which was attended by the US Ambassador to Tirana, Her Excellency Mrs. Yuri Kim, EU Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Luigi Soreca and the heads of justice institutions - July 23, 2021
The President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the roundtable “5 years of Justice Reform”, organized by the Ministry of Justice, which was attended by the US Ambassador to Tirana, Her Excellency Mrs. Yuri Kim, EU Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Luigi Soreca and the heads of justice institutions - July 23, 2021
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the activity on the presentation of the monitoring report of the HJC and the HCP, organized and hosted by the Albanian Helsinki Committee - 23 June 2021
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the activity on the presentation of the monitoring report of the HJC and the HCP, organized and hosted by the Albanian Helsinki Committee - 23 June 2021
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the activity on the presentation of the monitoring report of the HJC and the HCP, organized and hosted by the Albanian Helsinki Committee - 23 June 2021
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla during the activity on the presentation of the monitoring report of the HJC and the HCP, organized and hosted by the Albanian Helsinki Committee - 23 June 2021
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla and the Head of the OSCE Presence in Tirana, His Excellency Ambassador Vincenzo Del Monaco, during a meeting, where they discussed regarding the challenges of the re-evaluation process and the support possibilities by the OSCE for this purpose
President of the Special Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Albana Shtylla and the Head of the OSCE Presence in Tirana, His Excellency Ambassador Vincenzo Del Monaco, during a meeting, where they discussed regarding the challenges of the re-evaluation process and the support possibilities by the OSCE for this purpose
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla and the German ambassador in Tirana His Excellency Mr. Peter Zingraf, during the meeting on the progress of the re-evaluation process and the importance of reviewing cases of disciplinary jurisdiction – 26 October 2020
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla and the German ambassador in Tirana His Excellency Mr. Peter Zingraf, during the meeting on the progress of the re-evaluation process and the importance of reviewing cases of disciplinary jurisdiction – 26 October 2020
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla with the Head of the High Judicial Council Mrs. Naureda Llagami, Head of the High Prosecution Council Mr. Genti Ibrahimi and the High Inspector of Justice Mr. Artur Metani, during a meeting on the actions taken regarding the proceedings and adjudication of cases within the disciplinary jurisdiction - October 2020
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla with the Head of the High Judicial Council Mrs. Naureda Llagami, Head of the High Prosecution Council Mr. Genti Ibrahimi and the High Inspector of Justice Mr. Artur Metani, during a meeting on the actions taken regarding the proceedings and adjudication of cases within the disciplinary jurisdiction - October 2020
Representatives of the re-evaluation institutions in the joint meeting with the Commissioner for Enlargement of the European Union, Oliver Varhelyi and the Head of the International Monitoring Operation Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, where it was reiterated the strong support for the re-evaluation process - 7 October, 2020
Representatives of the re-evaluation institutions in the joint meeting with the Commissioner for Enlargement of the European Union, Oliver Varhelyi and the Head of the International Monitoring Operation Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, where it was reiterated the strong support for the re-evaluation process - 7 October, 2020
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla, President of the Independent Qualification Commission Mrs. Pamela Qirko and the President of the High Judicial Council Mrs. Naureda Llagami, during the meeting coordinated for the acceleration of the re-evaluation process for the candidacies from the judicial system, for members of the High Court – 7 October, 2020
President of the Appeal Chamber Mrs. Albana Shtylla, President of the Independent Qualification Commission Mrs. Pamela Qirko and the President of the High Judicial Council Mrs. Naureda Llagami, during the meeting coordinated for the acceleration of the re-evaluation process for the candidacies from the judicial system, for members of the High Court – 7 October, 2020
Representatives of the re-evaluation institutions in the joint meeting with the Commissioner for Enlargement of the European Union, Oliver Varhelyi and the Head of the International Monitoring Operation Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, where it was reiterated the strong support for the re-evaluation process - 7 October, 2020
Representatives of the re-evaluation institutions in the joint meeting with the Commissioner for Enlargement of the European Union, Oliver Varhelyi and the Head of the International Monitoring Operation Genoveva Ruiz Calavera, where it was reiterated the strong support for the re-evaluation process - 7 October, 2020
Meeting with her Excellency, the US Ambassador to Albania Mrs. Yuri Kim, held in the Appeal Chamber premises, where it was discussed on the progress of the vetting process and where USA reassured their full support for the continuation of this process - 22 May 2020
Meeting with her Excellency, the US Ambassador to Albania Mrs. Yuri Kim, held in the Appeal Chamber premises, where it was discussed on the progress of the vetting process and where USA reassured their full support for the continuation of this process - 22 May 2020
Meeting with her Excellency, the US Ambassador to Albania Mrs. Yuri Kim, held in the Appeal Chamber premises, where it was discussed on the progress of the vetting process and where USA reassured their full support for the continuation of this process - 22 May 2020
Meeting with her Excellency, the US Ambassador to Albania Mrs. Yuri Kim, held in the Appeal Chamber premises, where it was discussed on the progress of the vetting process and where USA reassured their full support for the continuation of this process - 22 May 2020
Meeting at the Italian Embassy with representatives of the Italian High Council of Judiciary – November 2019
Meeting at the Italian Embassy with representatives of the Italian High Council of Judiciary – November 2019
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj meeting the EU Ambassador in Tirana, Mr. Luigi Soreca. The focus of the meeting was to providing priority to the vetting of the candidates for the new justice institutions - 28 June 2019
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj meeting the EU Ambassador in Tirana, Mr. Luigi Soreca. The focus of the meeting was to providing priority to the vetting of the candidates for the new justice institutions - 28 June 2019
Strong support to re-evaluation bodies by EU member states representatives (COWEB/COELA) during an official visit to Tirana – 26 March 2019
Strong support to re-evaluation bodies by EU member states representatives (COWEB/COELA) during an official visit to Tirana – 26 March 2019
The President of the Appeal Chamber Natasha Mulaj during an informative meeting with COWEB/COELA representatives, providing an overview of the vetting process so far – 26 March 2019
The President of the Appeal Chamber Natasha Mulaj during an informative meeting with COWEB/COELA representatives, providing an overview of the vetting process so far – 26 March 2019
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj during a meeting with the representatives of German Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs chaired by Mr. Stephan Brandner discussing on the current progress of the re-evaluation process - October 29, 2018
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj during a meeting with the representatives of German Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs chaired by Mr. Stephan Brandner discussing on the current progress of the re-evaluation process - October 29, 2018
The President of the Appeal Chamber with the representatives of the other re-evaluation institutions and IMO representatives after a meeting with the Director for Western Balkans at the Directorate General for European Neighbourhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Genova Ruiz Calavera and European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová.
The President of the Appeal Chamber with the representatives of the other re-evaluation institutions and IMO representatives after a meeting with the Director for Western Balkans at the Directorate General for European Neighbourhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Genova Ruiz Calavera and European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová.
Mr. Florian Ballhysa, Public Commissioner, Ms. Natasha Mulaj, President of the Appeal Chamber, Ms. Susanne Schütz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Albania, Mr. Heiko Maas, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Genta Tafa Bungo, President of the Independent Qualification Commission, during the meeting held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber.
Mr. Florian Ballhysa, Public Commissioner, Ms. Natasha Mulaj, President of the Appeal Chamber, Ms. Susanne Schütz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Albania, Mr. Heiko Maas, German Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Genta Tafa Bungo, President of the Independent Qualification Commission, during the meeting held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber.
Public Commissioner Mr. Darjel Sina, Judge Rezarta Schuetz, Public Commissioner Florian Ballhysa, Judges Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Luan Daci and Ardian Hajdari, during the inauguration ceremony of the new premises of the Appeal Chamber and Public Commissioner.
Public Commissioner Mr. Darjel Sina, Judge Rezarta Schuetz, Public Commissioner Florian Ballhysa, Judges Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Luan Daci and Ardian Hajdari, during the inauguration ceremony of the new premises of the Appeal Chamber and Public Commissioner.
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj meeting US Ambassador Mr. Donald Lu
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj meeting US Ambassador Mr. Donald Lu
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj holding the speech during the inauguration ceremony of the new premises of the Appeal Chamber and Public Commissioner.
The President of the Appeal Chamber Ms. Natasha Mulaj holding the speech during the inauguration ceremony of the new premises of the Appeal Chamber and Public Commissioner.
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Natasha Mulaj is holding a speech during the inauguration ceremony of the premises where the Independent Qualification Commission shall exercise its activity.
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Natasha Mulaj is holding a speech during the inauguration ceremony of the premises where the Independent Qualification Commission shall exercise its activity.
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Natasha Mulaj is participating in the discussion of draft-budget of re-evaluation institutions for year 2018 at the meeting of the Parliamentary Commission of Laws
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs. Natasha Mulaj is participating in the discussion of draft-budget of re-evaluation institutions for year 2018 at the meeting of the Parliamentary Commission of Laws
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs Natasha Mulaj the Director of Albanian School of Magistrates, Mr, Sokol Sadushi and the President of the Independent Qualification Commission, Mrs. Genta Tafa Bundo are attending the ceremony on the 10-year anniversary of establishment of Commissioner’s Office on the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data
The President of the Appeal Chamber, Mrs Natasha Mulaj the Director of Albanian School of Magistrates, Mr, Sokol Sadushi and the President of the Independent Qualification Commission, Mrs. Genta Tafa Bundo are attending the ceremony on the 10-year anniversary of establishment of Commissioner’s Office on the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data
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  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.01

    The trial panel of the Special Appeals Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo as presiding judge, Ina Rama case rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj as members, announced the decision on case no. 22/2024, dated 07.06.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Milan Laskaj filed against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission, no. 748, dated 27.03.2024.

    In conclusion of the review of the case in camera, the trial panel, pursuant to 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”, unanimously ruled on:

    Amendment of decision no. 748, dated 27.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office of the assessee Milan Laskaj.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today on 01.10.2025.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.01

    On Wednesday, 29.10.2025, at 10:00, the Special Appeals Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no. 24/2023, dated 05.06.2023, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Besnik Shehu against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 641, dated 06.04.2023.

    The trial panel for the review of this case is composed of judges:

    Presiding judge:         Ina Rama

    Case Rapporteur:      Mimoza Tasi

    Members:                   Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

    The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.

     

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    On Tuesday, 28.10.2025, at 10:00, the Special Appeals Chamber shall adjudicate in public hearing the case (JR) no. 47/2023, dated 19.10.2023, corresponding to the appeal of the Public Commissioner filed against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 689, dated 24.07.2023 rendered for the assessee Ervin Pollozhani.

    The trial panel for the adjudication of this case is composed of judges:

    Presiding judge:         Ina Rama

    Case Rapporteur:      Albana Shtylla

    Members:                   Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

     

    The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.

     

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.02

    On Thursday, 02.10.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 31/2023, dated 17.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Armand Gurakuqi against decision no. 652, dated 28.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    Presiding:        Natasha Mulaj

    Rapporteur:     Albana Shtylla

    Members:        Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.02

    On 02.10.2025, the Special Appeals Chamber reviewed in camera the case with registration number (JR) 31/2023, dated 17.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Armand Gurakuqi filed against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission, no. 652, dated 28.04.2023.

    After having reviewed the case in camera, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 51, paragraph 1, item “b” of Law 49/2012 “On Administrative Courts and the Adjudication of Administrative Disputes”, as amended, decided to continue the adjudication of this case in a public hearing, in order to accurately and completely determine the factual situation regarding the borrowing relationship between the spouse of the assessee and Mr. F. Sh., as well as the cooperation relationship between the spouse of the assessee and Mr. Z. Z., partner at the investment company “A.C.” ShPK.

    The public hearing shall be held on 27.10.2025, at 11:00.

    The trial panel for the adjudication of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding judge:        Natasha Mulaj

    Case Rapporteur:      Albana Shtylla

    Members:                   Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

    The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3. Tirana.

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  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.03

    On Tuesday, 28.10.2025, at 13:00, the Special Appeals Chamber shall adjudicate in public hearing the case (JR) no. 6/2024, dated 14.02.2024, corresponding to the appeal of the Public Commissioner filed against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 rendered for the assessee Arben Agovi.

    The trial panel for the adjudication of this case is composed of judges:

    Presiding judge:         Albana Shtylla

    Case Rapporteur:      Rezarta Schuetz

    Members:                   Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo

     

    The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.06

    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.

  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.06

    The Appeal Chamber held on 06.10.2025, at 13:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 55/2023, dated 24.11.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elidon Hysenaj.

    The presiding judge announced that following the interim decision of the previous hearing, the trial panel had been directly acquainted with the classified information at the law enforcement institutions, also made known to the Independent Qualification Commission in the context of the case.

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

    The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodian Braho, held that, even after being acquainted with the new evidence, the undertaking of investigative actions by the assessee in some cases remains unsubstantiated and unclear. Mr. Braho requested the Chamber to take into consideration the findings, to evaluate them in relation to the classified information with which it has become acquainted and, alternatively, to decide the amendment or the upholding of decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The presiding judge of the trial panel requested the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office if he could present a final and not an alternative request on the case. Mr. Braho stated that he comes with this alternative request, as he has not been acquainted with the classified information of the law enforcement agencies.

    The legal representative of the assessee maintained that this alternative request of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office identified no violation of procedural or substantive law, contains no alleged violated norm, final request or argumentation based on facts.

    After being consulted, the trial panel decided to request the Head of the Special Prosecution Office and his representative to submit a specific, single request, without alternatives, for the decision under consideration, inviting them, if they deem it necessary, to access for consultation in the premises of the Chamber the classified file of the assessee, administered in the IQC file, as an integral part of it.

    For this reason, the public hearing was postponed to 13.10.2025, at 10:00. This hearing will be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.07

    On 07.10.2025, at 09:30, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing on case (JR) 3/2024, dated 18.01.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Blerina Muço against decision no. 711, dated 01.11.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel heard the assessee, Ms. Blerina Muço, as she submitted her explanations regarding the factual situation related to the payment of tax liabilities for the income generated by the related person, her spouse. Along with the submissions, the assessee filed several documents, which she requested the trial panel to collect them as new evidence in order to prove, according to her, the legitimacy of the sources of generation of income of her spouse.

    Subsequently, the assessee responded to several questions of the case rapporteur and one of the members of the trial panel.

    After being consulted, the trial panel, by a majority vote, decided to accept as evidence the acts filed by the assessee, Ms. Muço, and given that the latter stated that she had no other procedural requests, decided to close the judicial investigation of the case.

    Finally, the assessee requested the Appeal Chamber the amendment of decision no. 711, dated 01.11.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, and her confirmation in office.

    Accordingly, 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 13.10.2025, at 15:00.

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

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.09

    On Thursday, 09.10.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 16/2024, dated 14.05.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Pranvera Stafa against decision no. 740, dated 08.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

    Rapporteur:     Ina Rama

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.09

    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 no. 16/2024, dated 14.05.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Pranvera Stafa against decision no. 740, dated 08.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    • Amendment of decision no. 740, dated 08.03.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office the assessee Pranvera Stafa.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, on 09.10.2025.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.13

    The Appeal Chamber held on 13.10.2025, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 55/2023, dated 24.11.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elidon Hysenaj.

    Subsequent to the previous hearing, the presiding judge demanded the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office Mr. Klodjan Braho whether he would submit a single request, without alternatives, and whether he considered necessary accessing the classified file on the assessee, administered in the IQC file, as an integral part of it, at the premises of the Appeal Chamber.

    Mr. Klodjan Braho maintained that he considers that the information in the file is insufficient for the case, therefore, he has addressed the relevant institution to be acquainted with the classified information at the source, which has not yet been possible. For this reason, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office requested the Chamber to postpone the hearing for a reasonable time.

    The legal representative of the assessee stated that she leaves the decision-making on this request to the trial panel, adding that she remains open to any additional information necessary for the consideration of the case.

    The trial panel, after being consulted, decided to accept the request of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, postponing the hearing to 24.10.2025, at 10:00.

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.13

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Sokol Çomo, presiding, Natasha Mulaj, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case no. 3/2024, dated 18.01.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Blerina Muço against decision no. 711, dated 01.11.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    • Amendment of decision no. 711, dated 01.11.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office of the assessee Blerina Muço.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today, on 13.10.2025.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.13

    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.

     

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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.

     

     

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.14

    The Appeal Chamber held on 14.09.2025, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 12/2024, dated 29.03.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 736, dated 31.01.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gentian Habazaj.

    The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Adnan Xholi, stated during the submission of the final conclusions, that, after evaluating the submissions of the assessee in relation to the acts in the case file, it was proven the continuity of the legitimate income of his parents over the years, although they are not legally considered persons related to the assessee. Mr. Xholi stated that the issues identified regarding the assets created by his parents before Mr. Habazaj assumed the prosecutor’s office do not place him in terms of insufficient declaration of assets.

    As to the proficiency assessment criterion, Mr. Xholi stated that an appeal ground based on one of the denunciations has been remedied, while there are some shortcomings observed during the handling of criminal proceedings by him during the exercise of his office that are not to such extent as to place him before the disciplinary measure of dismissal from office.

    Finally, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office Mr. Adnan Xholi requested the Appeal Chamber the upholding of decision no. 736, dated 31.01.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    Subsequently, the legal representative and the assessee provided in summary their explanations regarding the appeal grounds, stating that their opposite was proven, as well as the fact that the declarations of Mr. Habazaj have always been accurate, clear and consistent. The assessee finally requested the Chamber to uphold the decision no. 736, dated 31.01.2024 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 17.10.2025, at 11:00.

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

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.15

    The Appeal Chamber held on 15.10.2025, at 09:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 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.

    The trial panel decided to administer in the capacity of evidence a document which the assessee submitted in the previous hearing, in the form required by law.

    Subsequently, during the submission of the final conclusions, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution office, Mr. Klodjan Braho, held that following the submissions of the assessee in connection with the acts in the case file, the legitimacy of the income from the household agricultural activity was proven, and that there is no evidence or doubt of any illegal activity of the assessee or his family members. Mr. Braho stated that the issues related to the asset assessment do not amount to such an extent that would place him before the disciplinary measure of dismissal from office.

    As to the proficiency assessment criterion, Mr. Braho stated that some issued observed during the exercise of his office are not considered serious shortcomings, such as to have violated the fair resolution of the case.

    Finally, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office Mr. Klodjan Braho, requested the Chamber the upholding of decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    Subsequently, the assessee provided in summary some explanations regarding the appeal grounds, stating that the fact that the legality of the agricultural household income was proven means that the grounds for the appeal have ceased and have been left out. The assessee finally requested the Chamber the upholding of decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The International Monitoring Operation Observer then requested the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office regarding the change in the final request. In response to the question, Mr. Braho explained that the Head of the Special Prosecution Office has previously held similar positions, which the trial panel has addressed as a withdrawal from the appeal and has interpreted according to its competences.

    The trial panel, after being consulted, decided to close the judicial review of the case and withdrew in chambers to make the final decision, which it shall announce on 17.10.2025, at 12:00.

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

  • Announcements

    Announcements

    All day
    2025.10.15

    On Monday, 17.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in camera case (JR) no. 50/2023, dated 30.10.2023, pertaining the appeal of the assessee Vladimir Skënderi against decision no. 690, dated 24.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Sokol Çomo

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj

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

     

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    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.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.15

    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 19/2023, dated 18.05.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 632, dated 08.03.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Laurent Fuçia, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Rezarta Schuetz

    Members:        Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo

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

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    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 11:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 50/2022, dated 15.12.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Julian Xhengo against decision no. 560, dated 14.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, 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.

     

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    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 12:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 72/2021, dated 23.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner, related to the assessee Juljan Çafka, against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 442, dated 14.09.2021, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Natasha Mulaj

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, 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.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.16

    The Appeal Chamber held on 16.10.2025, at 08:30, the public hearing of the case (JR) 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.

    During the submission of the final conclusions, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office Mr. Adnan Xholi stated that, during the judicial proceedings at the Appeal Chamber, the assessee, Ms. Mirela Zavalani, failed to prove the contrary of the appeal grounds regarding the asset assessment criterion. According to Mr. Xholi, the statements of Ms. Zavalani are unclear and inaccurate in relation to the acts in the case file, making her statement unreliable and contradictory. The representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office requested the Chamber to assess certain banking transactions of the assessee’s spouse in the context of violating public trust in the justice system.

    Finally, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Adnan Xholi requested the amendment of decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.

    On the other hand, the assessee Ms. Zavalani, during the submission of the final conclusions, submitted in detail her explanations regarding the appeal, stating that the legitimacy of the source of creation of her assets was proven, that the minimal differences found do not have such relevance that could violate her financial reliability and do not leave a ground for the disciplinary measure of dismissal from office.

    Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber the upholding of decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    Subsequently, the legal representative of the assessee assessed the appeal ground related to the violation of public trust in the justice system, unsupported by the relevant legal basis and as an appeal ground as a right declined, as it should have been submitted during the judicial debate stage.

    After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew in chambers to make the final decision, which it shall announce on 24.10.2025, at 09:30.

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

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.16

    On 16.10.2025, the Appeal Chamber held a lot procedure to replace Judge Ina Rama, appointed as a panel member in case (JR) no. 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 replacement of Judge Ina Rama was made following the judge’s request to recuse from the trial of the case, such a request accepted by decision no. 27, dated 16.10.2025, of the trial panel composed of judges: Rezarta Schuetz (presiding), Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Albana Shtylla and Mimoza Tasi (members).

    Following the lot procedure for the appointment of the member judge, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 53/2023, dated 09.11.2023, shall consist of the following judges:

    Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

    Rapporteur:     Albana Shtylla

    Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.16

    On Wednesday, 05.11.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 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 trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

    Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

    Rapporteur:     Albana Shtylla

    Members:        Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo

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

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  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.17

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Ina Rama, presiding, Natasha Mulaj, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case no. 12/2024, dated 29.03.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 736, dated 31.01.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gentian Habazaj.

    At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 6 of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, and Articles 451 (b) and 463 of the Civil Procedure Code, by a majority vote, decided:

    • Dismissing the consideration of case (JR) no. 12/2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 736, dated 31.01.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gentian Habazaj.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced today, on 17.10.2025, in Tirana.

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.17

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Albana Shtylla rapporteur, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case 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.

    At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 6 of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, and Articles 451 (b) and 463 of the Civil Procedure Code, by a majority vote, decided:

    • Dismissing the consideration of case (JR) no. 37/2023, 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.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana. today, on 17.10.2025.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.17

    On Wednesday, 05.11.2025, at 13:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 18/2024, dated 24.05.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 738, dated 22.02.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gëzim Çopa.

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

    Presiding:        Natasha Mulaj

    Rapporteur:     Rezarta Schuetz

    Members:        Ina Rama, 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.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.24

    The Appeal Chamber held on 24.10.2025, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 55/2023, dated 24.11.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elidon Hysenaj.

    Following the previous hearing, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, Mr. Klodjan Braho, held that after being acquainted with the classified information at the source, he assessed that the issues in the findings established regarding the investigative actions undertaken by the assessee during the exercise of his duties, were not serious to the extent that they could justify the measure of dismissal from office. Finally, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office requested the trial panel the upholding of decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The assessee agreed with the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office, assessing his position as fair and professional.

    After hearing the final positions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew in chambers to make the final decision, which it shall announce on 28.10.2025, at 15:30.

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.24

    The trial panel of the Special Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Sokol Çomo, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, members, announced the decision on case 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.

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

    • The amendment of decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee Mirela Zavalani.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today, on 24.10.2025.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.24

    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.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.27

    On 02.10.2025, the Special Appeals Chamber reviewed in camera the case with registration number (JR) 31/2023, dated 17.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Armand Gurakuqi filed against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission, no. 652, dated 28.04.2023.

    After having reviewed the case in camera, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 51, paragraph 1, item “b” of Law 49/2012 “On Administrative Courts and the Adjudication of Administrative Disputes”, as amended, decided to continue the adjudication of this case in a public hearing, in order to accurately and completely determine the factual situation regarding the borrowing relationship between the spouse of the assessee and Mr. F. Sh., as well as the cooperation relationship between the spouse of the assessee and Mr. Z. Z., partner at the investment company “A.C.” ShPK.

    The public hearing shall be held on 27.10.2025, at 11:00.

    The trial panel for the adjudication of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding judge:        Natasha Mulaj

    Case Rapporteur:      Albana Shtylla

    Members:                   Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

    The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3. Tirana.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.27

    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.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.27

    The Appeal Chamber held on 27.10.2025, at 11:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 31/2023, dated 17.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Armand Gurakuqi against decision no. 652, dated 28.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel heard the assessee Armand Gurakuqi as he submitted his explanations with respect to the factual situation related to the loan relationship between his spouse and Mr. F. Sh., as well as the cooperation relationship between her and Mr. Z. Z., partner at the investment company “A.C.” Shpk. The assessee objected to the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission, maintaining that it is unfair and unfounded to link his name with the violation of public trust in the justice system, since there is no evidence or circumstance to prove a conflict-of-interest situation, which could lead to a violation of trust. In support of his claims, the assessee filed several new acts, which he requested the trial panel to collect them as evidence.

    Subsequently, the assessee responded to several questions that the case rapporteur addressed to him on behalf of the trial panel, to the purpose of the consideration of the case.

    After being consulted, the trial panel decided:

    • To non-administer as evidence the acts submitted by the assessee attached to the submissions of the hearing in camera dated 02.10.2025 – apart from the acts accessible from open sources in the NBC electronic system – as they fail to meet the requirements of Articles 47 and 49 of law 49/2012 “On administrative courts and adjudication of administrative disputes”, as amended, and Article 49, paragraph 6 (a), of Law no. 84/2016
    • To non-administer as evidence the written acts cited in today’s hearing, as they do lack the proper legal form, such as communications via telephone applications and the 2021 annual periodic declaration.

    Once the assessee stated that he had no other procedural requests, 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 03.11.2025, at 09:30.

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

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.28

    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.

  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2025.10.28

    The Appeal Chamber held on 28.10.2025, at 10:00, 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.

    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 on 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.

    In his submissions regarding the appeal grounds related to the proficiency assessment criterion, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office held that there is a repeated lack of undertaking investigations and collecting evidence, as well as a lack of logical reasoning during the administration of the criminal proceedings by the assessee during the exercise of his office. As to the asset assessment criterion, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office maintained that although the financial insufficiency found in covering the assets with legitimate sources does not reach such extent that it could lead to the dismissal from office, it should be taken into consideration by the Appeal Chamber in the overall evaluation of the case. Mr. Klodjan Braho stated that the above conclusions will be reassessed after reviewing the evidence and explanations of the assessee during the proceedings at the Chamber, but referring to the state of the acts, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office requested the amendment of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee Arben Agovi.

    The legal representative of the assessee, while providing detailed explanations regarding the appeal grounds, stated that they are formal and unsupported on the acts of the case file and that the actions of the assessee during the exercise of his office are full and complete, confirmed as well by the court decisions of the respective cases. The legal representative disputed the position of the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution office regarding the asset assessment criterion, since according to him, it is not a substantial, evidence-based appeal ground. The legal representative of the assessee requested the upholding of decision no. 724, dated 13.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    With regard to the public complaints, the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office stated that they contain no relevant data for the case. The assessee shared the same position with the representative of the Head of the Special Prosecution Office.

    After hearing the parties’ positions, the trial panel decided to not open an investigation into the complaints, as they fail to meet the requirements of Article 53 of Law no. 84/2016.

    In order to provide the parties reasonable time to prepare their final conclusions, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing to 04.11.2025, at 13:30.

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2025.10.28

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Mimoza Tasi, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case no. 55/2023, dated 24.11.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elidon Hysenaj.

    At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 4, paragraph 6 of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, and Articles 451 (b) and 463 of the Civil Procedure Code, unanimously decided:

    • Dismissing the consideration of case (JR) no. 55/2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elidon Hysenaj.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced today, on 28.10.2025, in Tirana.

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2025.10.28

    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.

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.29

    On Wednesday, 29.10.2025, at 10:00, the Special Appeals Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no. 24/2023, dated 05.06.2023, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Besnik Shehu against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 641, dated 06.04.2023.

    The trial panel for the review of this case is composed of judges:

    Presiding judge:         Ina Rama

    Case Rapporteur:      Mimoza Tasi

    Members:                   Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

    The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.

  • Announcement of decision

    Announcement of decision

    All day
    2025.10.29

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Ina Rama, presiding, Mimoza Tasi, rapporteur, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case no. 24/2023, dated 05.06.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Besnik Shehu against decision no. 641, dated 06.04.2023 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. 641, dated 06.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Besnik Shehu.

    This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today, on 29.10.2025.

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.30

    On Thursday, 30.10.2025, at 10:00, the Special Appeals Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no. 28/2024, dated 19.07.2024, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Agron Zhukri against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 759, dated 19.04.2024.

    The trial panel for the review of this case is composed of judges:

    Presiding judge:         Sokol Çomo

    Case Rapporteur:      Natasha Mulaj

    Members:                   Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

    The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Special Appeals Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.31

    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 19/2023, dated 18.05.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 632, dated 08.03.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Laurent Fuçia, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Rezarta Schuetz

    Members:        Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.31

    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 11:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 50/2022, dated 15.12.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Julian Xhengo against decision no. 560, dated 14.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, 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.

  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2025.10.31

    On Friday, 31.10.2025, at 12:00, the Appeal Chamber shall carry out a hearing in camera, aiming to make a final decision on case (JR) no. 72/2021, dated 23.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner, related to the assessee Juljan Çafka, against the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission no. 442, dated 14.09.2021, following the announcement of the results of the final exam by the School of Magistrates.

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

    Presiding:        Ina Rama

    Rapporteur:     Natasha Mulaj

    Members:        Albana Shtylla, 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.

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The Appeal Chamber held today, on 30.06.2020, at 11:00 h, the session for the election of the President of the Appeal Chamber, for the period 26.07.2020 – 26.07.2023.

Upon the secret ballot which took place in the presence of international observers of the International Monitoring Operation, the candidate Albana Shtylla was elected with 7 (seven) votes in her favor.

This result was approved upon decision of the Meeting of Judges no. 12, dated 30.06.2020.

Mrs. Albana Shtylla shall take the office of the President of the Appeal Chamber, on 26.07.2020, when the office term of the incumbent President, Mrs. Natasha Mulaj shall terminate.

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