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
Today on 01.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 14/2020, dated 01.06.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Anila Guri against decision no. 184, dated 19.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The assessee, Mrs. Anila Guri, was heard by the trial panel as she filed her objections against decision no. 184, dated 19.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission, for which, she claimed that it was made contrary to the evidence and lacks observance of the principle of proportionality.
The assessee responded to some questions of the International Observer of the International Monitoring Operation and two of the trial panel members regarding the assets criterion, in view of the consideration of the case.
Once the assessee stated that she had no other procedural requirements, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case and invited the assesse to submit the final conclusions.
Finally, the assessee requested that the Appeal Chamber, following a complete, objective and proportional evaluation of the case, decides the amendment of decision no. 184, dated 19.07.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office of the assessee, Mrs. Anila Guri.
After hearing the final conclusions of the assessee, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision, to be announced on June 10, 2022, at 09:30.
The public hearing shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber announces that the hearing in chambers of case (JR) no. 29/2020, dated 16.07.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ardit Mustafaj against decision no. 245, dated 05.03.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, scheduled to be held on 05.07.2022, at 10:00, due to objective reasons of the International Observer, shall take place on Wednesday, 13.07.2022, at 10:00.
Today, on 06.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 14/2021, dated 30.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi.
The trial panel decided to accept as evidence the acts the assessee filed with the Appeal Chamber on 22.04.2022, according to the inventory list of her submissions.
The trial panel decided to not request additional information and evidence, at the request of the Public Commissioner, as the obtained evidence is considered sufficient to the resolution of the case.
Once the parties stated that they had no further procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case and invited the parties to present their final conclusions.
Taking into account the request of the Public Commissioner for sufficient time for the preparation of the final conclusions, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing until June 20, 2022, at 14:00.
The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 23/2022, dated 30.05.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 524, dated 08.04.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elfrida Bregova.
Today, on 06.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi
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Today on 06.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as presiding judge in case (JR) no. 40/2020, dated 21.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 256, dated 12.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Etleva Deda.
The replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Following the lot procedure for appointing the member judge, and then for the presiding judge, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 40/2020, dated 21.09.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi
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Today on 06.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari and Judge Luan Daci, appointed as presiding judge and member in case (JR) no. 27/2020, dated 09.07.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Gjovalin Përnoca against decision no. 196, dated 13.09.2019 of the Independent Qualification Commission
The replacement of Judge Luan Daci was due to his dismissal from office by decision no. 1 (JD), dated 09.12.2021 of the Disciplinary Commission of the Appeal Chamber, and the replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Finally, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 27/2020, dated 09.07.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
Today, on 07.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 35/2020, dated 11.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 255, dated 08.06.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ludovik Dodaj.
The Public Commissioner, while submitting the appeal grounds, held that the assessee is found in terms of inaccurate and insufficient declaration for the asset assessment and that he fails to reach a reliable level for his confirmation in office.
The Public Commissioner stated also that as regards the proficiency assessment, from the acts administered in the IQC file, he had found some elements which he requested the Chamber to consider in the re-evaluation of the assessee Ludovik Dodaj, on the basis of the overall assessment of the proceedings, under Article 4, paragraph 2 and Article 61/5 of Law no. 84/2016.
The Public Commissioner requested the Chamber to consider the appeal grounds and at the conclusion of the trial of the case, to decide the amendment of the IQC decision no. 255, dated 8.6.2020 and dismissal from office of the assessee.
The legal representative of the assessee objected the appeal grounds, claiming that they are unfair and stated that the assessee has convincingly explained the legitimacy of his income. To support the submissions, the assessee filed several acts, which he requested the trial panel to collect them as evidence, and requested the Chamber to partially reopen the judicial investigation of the case.
After being consulted, the trial panel decided to open the judicial investigation and administer as evidence the acts listed by the legal representative of the assessee in today’s hearing. The trial panel, by a majority vote, decided also to request a case file from the Durres Judicial District Court, to the purpose of the consideration of the case.
The Public Commissioner, when asked by the presiding judge with regard to the evidence administered by the trial panel, specified that he reserved the right to make a statement after being acquainted with the case file which the interim decision of the trial panel referred to.
The trial panel, pending the administration of the case file by the Durres Judicial District Court, decided to postpone the court hearing until 27.06.2022, at 10:00, and invited the parties to prepare also for the final conclusions of the case.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
On Tuesday, 05.07.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in a public hearing the case (JR) no. 40/2020, dated 21.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against the decision no. 256, dated 12.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Etleva Deda.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber held on 08.06.2022, at 10:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 31/2020, dated 30.07.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Adnand Xhelili against decision no. 237, dated 12.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission of.
During the verification of the presence of the parties, the presiding judge noticed the absence of the assessee, Mr. Adnand Xhelili, who had previously informed the Chamber that, due to health reasons, it was impossible for him to participate in the hearing and requested its adjournement, submitting the relevant medical documentation.
The trial panel, after reviewing the request and the attached documentation submitted by the assessee, decided to postpone the public hearing on July 26, 2022, at 10:00, inviting the assessee that in case of the impossibility to appear in person, to attend the hearing through a legal representative. In case the assessee or his legal representative fail to appear before this court, the trial panel shall revoke the interim decision to hold a public hearing, thus continuing the examination of the case in chambers.
The trial panel informed also that if requested by the assessee, the Appeal Chamber may hold the public hearing in other premises, appropriate to his health conditions.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Albana Shtylla, rapporteur, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 22/2020, dated 26.06.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 229, dated 28.01.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Dritan Banushi.
At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66, paragraph 1, letter ‘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 the IQC decision no. 229, dated 28.01.2020, and the dismissal from office of the assessee Dritan Banushi.
On Wednesday, 06.07.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in chambers the case (JR) no. 37/2020, dated 16.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Spartak Çoçoli against decision no. 274, dated 16.07.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Given that the Council of Ministers decision no. 317, dated 18.05.2022 set Wednesday 25.05.2022 a day off, the public hearing on case (JR) 19/2021, dated 19.04.2021, related to assessee Elbana Lluri, scheduled to take place on this day, shall be postponed to be held on 09.06.2022, at 09:30.
Likewise, the public hearing on case (JR) 40/2021, dated 23.07.2021, related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha, scheduled to take place on the same day, shall be postponed to be held on 09.06.2022, at 13:00.
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The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 24/2022, dated 03.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 519, dated 25.03.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Kastriot Gramshi.
Today, on 09.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Today, on 09.06.2021, at 09:30, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) no. 19/2021, dated 19.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elbana Lluri.
Subsequent to the previous hearing, the parties confirmed the acquaintance with the acts part of the file of the case of the ex-spouse of the assessee and expressed their views on the financial analysis drafted by the Appeal Chamber, on the basis of the appeal grounds of the Public Commissioner.
The Public Commissioner stated that the financial analysis reflects all the claims raised in Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds.
The assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri, filed her objections regarding the financial analysis, claiming that it is an inaccurate, unfair analysis and it does not include all data on the income of persons related to the assessee. The assessee submitted several new acts attached to the objections, which she requested to be accepted as evidence by the trial panel. The assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri, requested the Chamber to take into account her objections to the financial analysis drafted in view of the appeal of the Public Commissioner, and the upholding of decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
In view of the consideration of the case, the assessee responded to several questions of the case rapporteur.
After being consulted, the trial panel decided to accept as evidence one document filed by the assessee, issued by the Social Insurance Institute. With regard to the public denunciations, the trial panel assessed that they do not meet the conditions of Article 53 of Law 84/2016.
Once the parties stated that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review of the case and invited the parties to present the final conclusions at the next hearing, on 22.06.2022, at 10:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 09.06.2021, at 13:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 40/2021, dated 23.07.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha.
Subsequent to the previous hearing, the parties confirmed their acquaintance with the new evidence – the acts part of the case file of the former spouse of the assessee – and expressed their views on the preliminary financial analysis drafted by the Chamber, on the basis of the appeal grounds of the Public Commissioner.
The Public Commissioner, Mrs. Irena Nino, objected the claims of the assessee for her request in excess of the appeal grounds related to the asset assessment, and stated that she reserves the right to make a statement regarding the financial analysis in the submission of the final conclusions.
The assessee presented his objections with regard to the preliminary financial analysis, claiming that it is an analysis unfounded in law, does not comply with the current AC case-law, and violates the principle of legal certainty. Through a procedural request, the assessee requested the trial panel to find the financial analysis invalid or to re-conduct it, including the positions held by the assessee on the matter, during the previous hearing held at the Chamber. The trial panel, by a majority vote, decided to dismiss these requests of the assessee.
Following the hearing, the assessee reiterated his position held in the hearing dated 05.04.2022, holding that the Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds are inaccurate, unfounded in law and evidence and requested the Chamber to dismiss the appeal.
Once the parties stated that they had no further procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review of the case and invited the parties to present the final conclusions of the case, at the next hearing, on June 22, 2022, at 14:30.
The next hearing will take in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Mimoza Tasi, presiding, Sokol Çomo, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 14/2020, dated 01.06.2020 pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Anila Guri against decision no. 184, dated 19.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial, 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”, upon a majority vote, decided:
The amendment of decision no. 184, dated 19.07.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Anila Guri, and her confirmation in the office of judge at Tirana Judicial District Court.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo, presiding, Natasha Mulaj, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 36/2020, dated 11.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 241, dated 26.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Irena Gjoka.
At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, 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”, unanimously, decided:
The upholding of decision no. 241, dated 26.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Irena Gjoka.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 25/2022, dated 03.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edlira Cufi against decision no. 509, dated 17.02.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Today, on 14.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Presiding: Mimoza Tasi
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla
On Friday, 17.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in chambers the case (JR) no. 8/2022, dated 15.02.2022 pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Selami Zalli against decision no. 494, dated 23.12.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Ina Rama
Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges Natasha Mulaj presiding, Ina Rama rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 8/2022, dated 15.02.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Selami Zalli against decision no. 494, dated 23.12.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial, the trial panel, pursuant to Article G of the Annex to the Constitution, 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”, by a majority vote, decided:
To uphold decision no. 494, dated 23.12.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Selami Zalli.
Today, on 20.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 55/2021, dated 04.10.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Natasha Prifti (Shallapi).
The Public Commissioner, during the submission of the appeal grounds held that the assessee is found in terms of inaccurate, insufficient and inconsistent declaration for the asset assessment, failing to reach a reliable level for her confirmation in office. The Public Commissioner requested the Chamber to consider the grounds of the appeal and after conducting a thorough evaluation of the case, to decide the amendment of decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and dismissal from office of the assessee Natasha Prifti (Shallapi).
The legal representative of the assessee objected the Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds, claiming that the assessee is not found in the conditions of insufficient declaration for the asset assessment, but reaches a reliable level for her confirmation in office. To support his claims, the legal representative included in the rebuttals a financial analysis that he submitted with the Chamber. The assessee requested the Chamber to consider fair decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission – according to which, the assessee reaches a reliable level for the asset and background assessee, as well as a qualifying level for the proficiency assessment – and to uphold this decision.
Once the assessee, Mrs. Prifti responded to some explanatory questions of the rapporteur to the purpose of the review of the case, and as the parties stated that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case and invited the parties to file their final conclusions.
Given that the Public Commissioner requested additional time for the preparation of the final conclusions, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing until 27.06.2022, at 14:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 20.06.2022, at 14:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 14/2021, dated 30.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi.
The Public Commissioner Irena Nino, in the course of the submission of the final conclusions, following the evaluation of the administered evidence, stated that the assessee failed to reach a reliable level of the asset assessment and background assessment, even though she managed to prove that she is not in found in a conflict of interest situation. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the amendment of decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee Rilinda Selimi.
The assessee, during the submission of her final conclusions held that there are no factual circumstances in the Public Commissioner’s appeal upon which action would be taken against decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission. In the end, the assessee requested the Chamber that, on the basis of the judicially proven situations, to reject the appeal grounds and uphold decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision, to be announced on 22.06.2022, at 14:00.
The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 22.06.2021, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) no. 19/2021, dated 19.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elbana Lluri.
The Public Commissioner, during the submission of the final conclusions, accepted some of the claims of the assessee as regards the asset assessment. However, he assessed in general that the assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri has made an inaccurate, insufficient declaration and lacks legitimate sources to create her property. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the amendment of decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri, stated that she has managed during the trial at the Appeal Chamber to indisputably prove the legitimate source of the creation of her assets, thus reaching a reliable level for her confirmation in office. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber to uphold decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision of the case, to be announced on July 6, 2022, at 15:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 14/2021, dated 30.03.2021 pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi
At the conclusion of the trial, 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 decided:
The amendment of decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi, and her dismissal from office.
Today, on 22.06.2021, at 14:30, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 40/2021, dated 23.07.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha.
The Public Commissioner, Mrs. Irena Nino, during the submission of the final conclusions, considered fair one of the claims of the assessee related to the asset assessment, but in general, she assessed that the assessee, Mr. Gerd Hoxha, has made an inaccurate, insufficient declaration and that during the trial of the case at the Appeal Chamber he failed to prove the contrary of the appeal. The Public Commissioner held that she stood by the appeal grounds for the proficiency assessment criteria, requesting the Chamber to evaluate the case from the perspective of Article 61/5, of Law no. 84/2016. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber to amend decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee, Mr. Gerd Hoxha, objected the appeal grounds of the Public Commissioner, stating that they are unfounded in law and evidence, and that the Chamber should not take them into consideration. The assessee held that he had reached a reliable level for the asset and background assessment, as well as a good qualifying score for the proficiency assessment. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber that in the overall evaluation of the evidence and explanations provided by him during the trial, to decide to uphold decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision of the case, to be announced on July 6, 2022, at 16:00.
The next hearing will take in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
On Monday, 25.07.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in chambers case (JR) no. 27/2020, dated 09.07.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Gjovalin Përnoca against decision no. 196, dated 13.09.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 26/2022, dated 16.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Eriselda Bala against decision no. 523, dated 07.04.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Today, on 22.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Presiding: Sokol Çomo
Rapporteur: Ina Rama
Members: Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi
On 20.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber has registered the case JD no. 2/2022, with petitioner Belina Kryemadhi and object:
Amendment of the High Prosecutorial Council decision no. 20, dated 31.01.2022, “On imposing a disciplinary measure against the magistrate Belina Zeneli (Kryemadhi), Prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Dibra First Instance Court;
Reinstatement in the office of prosecutor at the Dibra First Instance Prosecution office.
On 22.06.2022, the lot was drawn for the appointment of the rapporteur and members of the Preliminary Review Chamber:
According to the lot, the Preliminary Review Chamber is composed by the following members:
Today, on 22.06.2021, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) no. 19/2021, dated 19.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Elbana Lluri.
The Public Commissioner, during the submission of the final conclusions, accepted some of the claims of the assessee as regards the asset assessment. However, he assessed in general that the assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri has made an inaccurate, insufficient declaration and lacks legitimate sources to create her property. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the amendment of decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee, Mrs. Elbana Lluri, stated that she has managed during the trial at the Appeal Chamber to indisputably prove the legitimate source of the creation of her assets, thus reaching a reliable level for her confirmation in office. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber to uphold decision no. 342, dated 02.02.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision of the case, to be announced on July 6, 2022, at 15:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 14/2021, dated 30.03.2021 pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi
At the conclusion of the trial, 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 decided:
The amendment of decision no. 325, dated 14.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rilinda Selimi, and her dismissal from office.
Today, on 22.06.2021, at 14:30, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 40/2021, dated 23.07.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha.
The Public Commissioner, Mrs. Irena Nino, during the submission of the final conclusions, considered fair one of the claims of the assessee related to the asset assessment, but in general, she assessed that the assessee, Mr. Gerd Hoxha, has made an inaccurate, insufficient declaration and that during the trial of the case at the Appeal Chamber he failed to prove the contrary of the appeal. The Public Commissioner held that she stood by the appeal grounds for the proficiency assessment criteria, requesting the Chamber to evaluate the case from the perspective of Article 61/5, of Law no. 84/2016. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber to amend decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee, Mr. Gerd Hoxha, objected the appeal grounds of the Public Commissioner, stating that they are unfounded in law and evidence, and that the Chamber should not take them into consideration. The assessee held that he had reached a reliable level for the asset and background assessment, as well as a good qualifying score for the proficiency assessment. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber that in the overall evaluation of the evidence and explanations provided by him during the trial, to decide to uphold decision no. 393, dated 03.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Gerd Hoxha.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision of the case, to be announced on July 6, 2022, at 16:00.
The next hearing will take in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
On Monday, 25.07.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in chambers case (JR) no. 27/2020, dated 09.07.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Gjovalin Përnoca against decision no. 196, dated 13.09.2019, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 26/2022, dated 16.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Eriselda Bala against decision no. 523, dated 07.04.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Today, on 22.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Presiding: Sokol Çomo
Rapporteur: Ina Rama
Members: Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi
On 20.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber has registered the case JD no. 2/2022, with petitioner Belina Kryemadhi and object:
Amendment of the High Prosecutorial Council decision no. 20, dated 31.01.2022, “On imposing a disciplinary measure against the magistrate Belina Zeneli (Kryemadhi), Prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Dibra First Instance Court;
Reinstatement in the office of prosecutor at the Dibra First Instance Prosecution office.
On 22.06.2022, the lot was drawn for the appointment of the rapporteur and members of the Preliminary Review Chamber:
According to the lot, the Preliminary Review Chamber is composed by the following members:
Today, on 27.06.2022, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 35/2020, dated 11.09.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 255, dated 08.06.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ludovik Dodaj.
The presiding judge informed the parties at trial that following the interim decision of the trial panel of the previous hearing, the Chamber has received and forwarded to the parties the court file of the Durres Judicial District Court, to the purpose of the review of the case.
Once the parties confirmed the acquaintance with the file and after declaring that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case.
During the submission of the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner stated that the assessee, even following the filed evidence, failed to prove the opposite of the appeal on the asset assessment, being found in the conditions of insufficient declaration and lack of legitimate sources to justify the assets.
Referring to ethics and commitment to professional values, the Public Commissioner assessed that the appeal grounds about the asset assessment are sufficient to request the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Ludovik Dodaj. As regards the court file of the Durres Judicial District Court, the Public Commissioner held that following its analysis, it did not appear that the assessee had been part of the prosecution body during the proceedings of the court case, which could put him in a situation of conflict of interest during the exercise of office. The Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the amendment of decision no. 255, dated 08.06.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The legal representative of the assessee, Mr. Ludovik Dodaj, opposed the Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds related to the asset assessment, stating that the assessee has managed to prove the legitimacy of the sources for the creation of his property. With regard to court file of Durres Judicial District Court, the legal representative stated that the provided documentation proves clearly that there is no circumstance that would place the assessee in terms of conflict of interest, in reference to the proficiency assessment criterion. The assessee requested the Chamber to uphold decision no. 255, dated 08.06.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission and his confirmation in office.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision, to be announced on 14.07.2022, at 13:30.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber held today, on 27.06.2022, at 14:00, the public hearing of case (JR) 55/2021, dated 04.10.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Natasha Prifti (Shallapi).
During the submission of the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner stated that the assessee is found in terms of inaccurate, insufficient and inconsistent declaration for the asset assessment and that during the trial at the Appeal Chamber she failed to prove the opposite of the appeal grounds. The Public Commissioner stated that she shares a contrary position with the Independent Qualification Commission that has decided on the confirmation in office of the assessee, supporting it on the principle of objectivity and proportionality. The Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the amendment of decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mrs. Natasha Prifti (Shallapi).
The legal representative of the assessee objected the Public Commissioner, stating that Mrs. Prifti reaches a reliable level in the asset assessment, as her financial insufficiency is at such level that constitutes no ground for dismissal. The legal representative requested the Chamber to evaluate the assessee for this criterion in the light of the principle of objectivity and proportionality, as well as to take into account the fact that Ms. Prifti achieved a reliable level in the background assessment and a good qualifying score in the proficiency assessment. The legal representative requested the Chamber to uphold decision no. 392, dated 28.05.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, as a fair decision and founded in law.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel withdrew to make the final decision of the case, to be announced on July 4, 2022, at 09:30.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 27/2022, dated 17.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 521, dated 01.04.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Erjon Shehaj
Today, on 27.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
Today on 27.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as rapporteur judge in case (JR) no. 50/2020, dated 18.11.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 257, dated 12.06.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Miranda Andoni.
The replacement of Judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Following the lot procedure for appointing the member judge, and then for the case rapporteur, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 50/2020, dated 18.11.2020, shall be composed of the following judges:
On Tuesday, 28.06.2022, at 09:00, the Appeal Chamber shall review in chambers case (JR) no. 16/2020, dated 02.06.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Astrit Shema against decision no. 239, dated 21.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo presiding, Ina Rama rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 16/2020, dated 02.06.2020, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Astrit Shema against decision no. 239, dated 21.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel, at the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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”, unanimously decided:
To uphold decision no. 239, dated 21.02.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Astrit Shema.
The Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Albana Shtylla, president, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JD) no. 4/2021, dated 21.05.2021, pertaining to the appellant Enkeleida Hoxha against decision no. 92, dated 17.03.2021 of the High Judicial Council, with interested parties, the High Judicial Council and the High Inspector of Justice.
At the conclusion of the trial, the Appeal Chamber, pursuant to Article 131, paragraph 1 (f) and Article 134, paragraph 1 (i) of the Constitution, as well as Articles 71 and 72 of Law no. 8577, dated 10.02.2000, “On the organization and functioning of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Albania”, as amended, unanimously, decided:
The rejection of the appeal of magistrate Enkeleida Hoxha, against decision no. 92, dated 17.03.2021, of the High Judicial Council “On imposing the disciplinary measure against Judge Enkeleida Hoxha”.
This decision is final, definitive and shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 28/2022, dated 23.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Fida Osmani against decision no. 525, dated 27.04.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
Today, on 30.06.2022, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure to appoint the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The panel appointed by lot is composed with the following judges:
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.
