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, 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 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.
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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.
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.
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, 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 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 Appeal Chamber held today on 02.11.2020, at 10.00 h, the public hearing on the case (JR) no. 57/2019, dated 11.11.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the Public Commissioner and the appeal and counter-appeal of the assessee Elvin Gokaj, against decision no. 187, dated 24.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The Public Commissioner stated that the assessee, even after the submission of the new evidences, did not manage to prove the contrary of the appeal grounds and did not manage to reliably explain the payment of the first and second installment for the Durres apartment, as well as with regard to the transactions of the joint account of the spouse of the assessee and his relatives. The Public Commissioner stated in today’s hearing only those appeal grounds he considered as essential but he stated to stand by all appeal grounds in their entirety.
After the case-rapporteur addressed to the Public Commissioner on behalf of the trial panel several clarifying questions related to the lack of lawful income on the asset “joint account” of the assessee’s spouse, included in the appeal grounds as well as in his submissions in the hearing dated 06.10.2020, but unmentioned in today’s hearing, the trial panel upon an interim decision stated its decision-making as follows:
The trial panel needs to clarify the appeal grounds to which the Public Commissioner fully stands by and his arguments with their regards, requesting him to submit in writing without distinguishing among relevant an irrelevant grounds, as to the Appeal Chamber there cannot be such division between appeal grounds insofar they are part of the appeal.
To the purpose of a complete submission of the appeal grounds, the Public Commissioner is requested to submit as well the financial analysis about the property ‘apartment’ in Durres as well the joint account of the assessee’s spouse with his parents and his mother-in-law, as the submissions in the appeal filed by the Public Commissioner on 06.10.2020, the analysis deals only with years 2011, 2012 and 2013.
The Public Commissioner shall submit these requests of the court within 4 November 2020, at 15:00 h, at the Appeal Chamber, so that these subsequently notified to the assessee prior to the next hearing to be held on 06.11.2020, at 10:00.
The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber held today, on 04.11.2020, at 10:00 h, the public hearing on the case (JR) no. 40/2018, dated 04.09.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Fullani against decision no. 186, dated 23.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
While verifying the presence of the litigants, given that the assessee, Mrs. Arjana Fullani had informed that her legal representative during the proceedings with the Appeal Chamber was going to be Mrs. Evelina Qirjako, the adjudication panel withdrew in camera to verify the act of representation by Mrs. Qirjako. On behalf of the adjudication panel, the presiding judge stated that the court legitimizes Ms. Qirjako as legal representative of Mrs. Fullani in this process.
After this procedural moment, the legal representative stated her position on the appeal regarding paragraph 2 of decision no. 186, dated 23.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission, upon which “the assessee loses the right to be appointed a judge or prosecutor of any level, as member of the High Judicial Council or the High Prosecution Council, Inspector of High Judge or General Prosecutor, for a period of 15 years”.
The legal representative stated that the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission is vulnerable in its paragraph 2, rendered on evidences that do not exist, on invalid and illegal evidence and in clear violation of the procedural law and of the due legal administrative process.
Further on, the adjudication panel upon consultation on the spot, by a majority vote, decided to conclude the judicial review of the case. The presiding judge asked the assessee, Mrs. Fullani, whether as an appealing party, she was ready to state the final conclusions on today’s hearing or if she needed additional time to prepare for them. The legal representative stated that the final conclusions would add nothing more to the elaborated arguments she had stated in today’s hearing.
At the request of the presiding judge, the legal representative stated the final request, upon which the assessee asked the Appeal Chamber to amend paragraph 2 of decision no. 186, dated 23.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the termination of adjudication for this case, given that object it was initiated has become impossible, pursuant to Article 95, of the Code of Administrative Procedure.
After hearing the final request of the assessee, the adjudication panel withdrew to make the final decision on the case, which shall be announced on 11.11.2020, at 10.00.
The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber held on 06.11.2020, at 10:00, the public hearing on the case (JR) no. 57/2019, dated 11.11.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the Public Commissioner and the appeal and counter-complaint of the assessee Elvin Gokaj, against decision no. 187, dated 24.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The presiding judge confirmed that the Public Commissioner had submitted with the Appeal Chamber the clarified and elaborated appeal grounds, in fulfillment of the tasks assigned by the adjudication panel upon an intermediate decision, in the hearing of 2 November 2020.
While the Public Commissioner stated that he stands by the appeal grounds elaborated by him, the legal representative of the assessee confirmed the she had gotten acquainted with these appeal grounds as the Appeal Chamber had made them available to her and she stated the position of the assessee with regard to the appeal grounds filed by the Public Commissioner.
The legal representative stated that the evidence submitted by the assessee is sufficient to dismiss the appeal grounds of the Public Commissioner and deemed that the financial analysis of the Public Commissioner is not in accordance with the law and the evidence.Following the submission of the assessee and after an extensive court debate on the appeal and financial analysis, on behalf of the adjudication panel the case rapporteur stated their decision-making, which is as follows:
Given that the adjudication panel continues to remain unclear about the appeal grounds filed by the Public Commissioner – in order to clarify them and be more specific, especially with regard to the joint bank account for which the Public Commissioner has claimed that based on the provisions of the Civil Code, the assessee’s spouse has 50% share, – the adjudication panel requests from the Public Commissioner to submit within 9 November 2020, at 15:00, the analysis on the financial capacity of the assessee and his spouse to create these accounts on the date of their creation.
This analysis has to be carried out in function of the claim of the Public Commissioner for lack of lawful sources until the creation date of these accounts and not until the end of the year of their creation, as it was carried out the financial analysis which was deliberated in today’s hearing.
The presiding judge announced that by 9 November 2020, the new financial analysis will be forwarded to the assessee, so that he can prepare to state his position regarding this analysis at the next hearing, which shall be held on 11 November 2020, at 12:00. The litigants must be prepared to state their final conclusions in this hearing.
The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tirana.
On Monday 23.11.2020, at 12:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.41/2020, dated 21.09.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Petraq Dhimitri, against decision no. 271, dated 06.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case consists of judges:
On Monday 09.11.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.32/2019, dated 09.07.2019 corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Edison Ademi, against decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case is composed of judges:
On Wednesday 25.11.2020, at 10:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.33/2020, dated 01.09.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Ndue Gjura, against decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as rapporteur on the case (JR) no. 09/2020, dated 13.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Agim Bendo against decision no. 216, dated 04.12.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Following the lot drawing for the assignment of the panel member and afterwards of the case rapporteur, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 09/2020, dated 13.02.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
Presiding judge: Ardian Hajdari
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo
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Announcement
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as member on the case (JR) no. 07/2020, dated 05.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Astrit Haxhialushi against decision no.225, dated 07.01.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Following the lot drawing, judge Luan Daci was replaced by judge Ardian Hajdari.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Eventually, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 07/2020, dated 05.02.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as member on the case (JR) no. 17/2020, dated 02.06.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Liço against decision no. 247, dated 05.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Following the lot drawing, judge Luan Daci was replaced by judge Ardian Hajdari.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Eventually, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 17/2020, dated 02.06.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Rezarta Schuetz, case rapporteur Ardian Hajdari and members Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, announced the decision on the case (JR) no. 32/2019, dated 09.07.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Edison Ademi, against decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the review in camera, 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”, the adjudication panel, unanimously, decided:
Upholding of decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Edison Ademi.
On Monday 09.11.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.32/2019, dated 09.07.2019 corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Edison Ademi, against decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case is composed of judges:
On Wednesday 25.11.2020, at 10:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.33/2020, dated 01.09.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Ndue Gjura, against decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as rapporteur on the case (JR) no. 09/2020, dated 13.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Agim Bendo against decision no. 216, dated 04.12.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Following the lot drawing for the assignment of the panel member and afterwards of the case rapporteur, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 09/2020, dated 13.02.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
Presiding judge: Ardian Hajdari
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo
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Announcement
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as member on the case (JR) no. 07/2020, dated 05.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Astrit Haxhialushi against decision no.225, dated 07.01.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Following the lot drawing, judge Luan Daci was replaced by judge Ardian Hajdari.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Eventually, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 07/2020, dated 05.02.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
On 09.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as member on the case (JR) no. 17/2020, dated 02.06.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Liço against decision no. 247, dated 05.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Following the lot drawing, judge Luan Daci was replaced by judge Ardian Hajdari.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Eventually, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 17/2020, dated 02.06.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Rezarta Schuetz, case rapporteur Ardian Hajdari and members Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, announced the decision on the case (JR) no. 32/2019, dated 09.07.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Edison Ademi, against decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the review in camera, 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”, the adjudication panel, unanimously, decided:
Upholding of decision no. 137, dated 09.04.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Edison Ademi.
On Thursday, 03.12.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.7/2020, dated 05.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Astrit Haxhialushi, against decision no. 225, dated 07.01.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
On Wednesday 09.12.2020, at 10:00, The Appeal Chamber shall review in public hearing the case (JR) no.21/2020, dated 26.06.2020 corresponding to the appeal filed by the Public Commissioner, against decision no. 249, dated 06.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Piro Samara.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Albana Shtylla, case rapporteur Natasha Mulaj and members Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, announced today the decision on the case (JR) no. 40/2019, dated 04.09.2019, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Arjana Fullani against decision no. 186, dated 23.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the adjudication, pursuant to Article G of the Annex to Constitution, Article 66 paragraph 1/a, of Law no. 84/2016 “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, the adjudication panel, upon majority votes, decided:
Upholding of decision no.186, dated 23.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Arjana Fullani.
On 11.11.2020 at 12:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing on the case (JR) no. 57/2019, dated 11.11.2019, corresponding to the appeal of the Public Commissioner and the appeal and counter-appeal of the assessee Elvin Gokaj against decision no. 187, dated 24.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The presiding judge confirmed that in fulfillment of the tasks assigned by the adjudication panel, upon an interim decision in the hearing of 6 November 2020, the Public Commissioner had submitted with the Appeal Chamber the new financial analysis, and this analysis had been made available to the assessee.
The assessee confirmed that he had gotten acquainted with the financial analysis of the Public Commissioner and objected the results of this analysis, stating that his spouse was only entitled to representation in the joint bank accounts and not that of co-ownership.
After hearing the objections of the assessee and after the litigants declared that they had no further claims, the adjudication panel concluded the judicial review of the case and invited the litigants to state their final conclusions.
While putting forward the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner stated that he stands by all the appeal grounds, as the assessee failed to prove the opposite of the results. The Public Commissioner deemed that the assessee is in the conditions of lack of full disclosure regarding the assets assessment criterion and asked the Appeal Chamber to amend the decision no. 187, dated 24.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission and dismiss the assessee from office.
On behalf of the assessee, the legal representative, opposed all the appeal grounds and asked the Appeal Chamber to not accept the appeal of the Public Commissioner but to confirm the assessee in office.
Following the final conclusions from the litigants, the adjudication panel withdrew to render the final decision on the case, which shall be announced on 18.11.2020, at 12.00 h.
The public hearing shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tirana.
On Monday 07.12.2020, at 11:30, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.39/2019, dated 04.09.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Evelina Qirjako, against decision no. 178, dated 08.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Sokol Çomo
Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ardian Hajdari, Ina Rama
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises Of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
On Wednesday 02.12.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.17/2020, dated 02.06.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Liço, against decision no. 247, dated 05.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
Presiding judge:Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ardian Hajdari, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises Of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
On Thursday 03.12.2020, at 13:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.37/2019, dated 05.08.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Aleksandër Muskaj, against decision no. 179, dated 10.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
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Announcement
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no.48/2020, dated 10.11.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Petrit Aliaj against decision no. 260, dated 15.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The lot was drawn today on 16.11.2020, at the Appeal Chamber to assign the adjudication panel, the Presiding judge and the Rapporteur of the case.
The adjudication panel, assigned by lot, consists of judges:
On 16.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as presiding judge on the case (JR) no. 25/2019, dated 20.05.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arqilea Koça against decision no. 113, dated 08.03.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Following the lot drawing for the assignment of the panel member and afterwards of the presiding judge, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 25/2019, dated 20.05.2019, shall be composed of the following judges:
On 16.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as presiding judge on the case (JR) no. 43/2019, dated 18.09.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Shkëlzen Cena against decision no 160, dated 14.06.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Following the lot drawing for the assignment of the panel member and afterwards of the presiding judge, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 43/2019, dated 18.09.2019, shall be composed of the following judges:
Presiding judge: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Ardian Hajdari
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo
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Announcement
On 16.11.2020, the Appeal Chamber held the lot drawing for the replacement of judge Luan Daci, assigned as member on the case (JR) no. 48/2019, dated 09.10.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Arben Pasho against decision no. 147, dated 16.05.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Following the lot drawing, judge Luan Daci was replaced by judge Rezarta Schuetz.
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci occurred due to his suspension from office upon decision no. 14, dated 24.07.2020 of the Judges’ Meeting.
Eventually, the adjudication panel of the case (JR) no. 48/2019, dated 09.10.2019, shall be composed of the following judges:
On Wednesday 16.12.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.43/2019, dated 18.09.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Shkëlzen Cena, against decision no. 160, dated 14.06.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Ardian Hajdari
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Natasha Mulaj, case rapporteur Albana Shtylla and members Ardian Hajdari, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, announced today the decision on the case (JR) no. 57/2019, dated 11.11.2019, corresponding to the appeal filed by the Public Commissioner and the appeal and counter-appeal of the assessee Elvin Gokaj, against decision no. 187, dated 24.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the adjudication, 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”, the adjudication panel, upon majority votes, decided:
Amendment of decision no. 187, dated 24.07 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Elvin Gokaj and confirmation of the assessee in duty.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no.49/2020, dated 16.11.2020 corresponding to the appeal filed by the Public Commissioner against decision no. 275, dated 20.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Enkeleda Osmani (Xhengo).
The lot was drawn today on 19.11.2020, at the Appeal Chamber to assign the adjudication panel, the Presiding judge and the Rapporteur of the case.
The adjudication panel, assigned by lot, consists of judges:
On Thursday, 10.12.2020, at 10:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.9/2020, dated 13.02.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Agim Bendo against decision no. 216, dated 04.12.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
Presiding judge:Ardian Hajdari
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
On Monday 07.12.2020, at 13:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.19/2020, dated 09.06.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Eneda Civici, against decision no. 251, dated 09.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz,
The hearing in camera shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
On Monday 23.11.2020, at 12:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.41/2020, dated 21.09.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Petraq Dhimitri, against decision no. 271, dated 06.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case consists of judges:
On Tuesday 15.12.2020, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.25/2019, dated 20.05.2019 corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Arqilea Koça, against decision no. 113, dated 08.03.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Natasha Mulaj, case rapporteur Ina Rama, and members Albana Shtylla, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, announced the decision on the case (JR) no.41/2020, dated 21.09.2020, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Petraq Dhimitri, against decision no. 271, dated 06.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the adjudication, pursuant to Article 66 paragraph 1, item “a” of Law no. 84/2016 “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, the adjudication panel, unanimously, decided:
Upholding of decision no. 271, dated 06.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Petraq Dhimitri.
On Tuesday 24.11.2020, at 09:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.33/2019, dated 15.07.2019 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Dritan Seci, against decision no. 114, dated 11.03.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Ardian Hajdari
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The review in camera shall be held at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at: Bulevardi “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, nr.3. Tiranë.
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Rezarta Schuetz, case rapporteur Ardian Hajdari, and members Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, announced the decision on the case (JR) no.33/2019, dated 15.07.2019, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Dritan Seci, against decision no. 114, dated 11.03.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the adjudication, pursuant to Article 66 paragraph 1, item “a” of Law no. 84/2016 “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, the adjudication panel, unanimously, decided:
Upholding of decision no. 114, dated 11.03.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission, corresponding to the assessee Dritan Seci.
On Wednesday 25.11.2020, at 10:00 h, the Appeal Chamber shall review in camera the case (JR) no.33/2020, dated 01.09.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Ndue Gjura, against decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The adjudication panel for this case, consists of judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no.50/2020, dated 18.11.2020 corresponding to the appeal filed by the Public Commissioner against decision no. 257, dated 12.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Miranda Andoni.
The lot was drawn today on 25.11.2020, at the Appeal Chamber to assign the adjudication panel, the Presiding judge and the Rapporteur of the case.
The adjudication panel, assigned by lot, consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Ardian Hajdari
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo
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The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no.51/2020, dated 23.11.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Alaudin Malaj against decision no. 294, dated 15.09.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The lot was drawn today on 25.11.2020, at the Appeal Chamber to assign the adjudication panel, the Presiding judge and the Rapporteur of the case.
The adjudication panel, assigned by lot, consists of judges:
Presiding judge: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ardian Hajdari, Ina Rama
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The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no.52/2020, dated 23.11.2020 corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Rozeta Qirjaqi (Goskova) against decision no. 272, dated 08.07.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The lot was drawn today on 25.11.2020, at the Appeal Chamber to assign the adjudication panel, the Presiding judge and the Rapporteur of the case.
The adjudication panel, assigned by lot, consists of judges.
The adjudication panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Presiding Judge Ina Rama, case rapporteur Natasha Mulaj, and members Ardian Hajdari, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, announced the decision on the case (JR) no.33/2020, dated 01.09.2020, corresponding to the appeal filed by the assessee Ndue Gjura, against decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In conclusion of the adjudication in camera, 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 pursuant to Article 451, item “b” of Article 463 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the adjudication panel upon majority vote, decided:
Termination of the case review by the Appeal Chamber, corresponding to the appeal of the assessee Ndue Gjura, against decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, due to the withdrawal of the appeal.
To declare the final rendering of decision no. 266, dated 18.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to assessee Ndue Gjura.
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.
