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
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 37/2023, dated 02.08.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Ylli Pjetërnikaj.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 38/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Mirela Zavalani.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 39/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Besnik Hoxha.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 37/2023, dated 02.08.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Ylli Pjetërnikaj.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 38/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Mirela Zavalani.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 39/2023, dated 04.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Besnik Hoxha.
On 14.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
On Thursday, 05.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 53/2021, dated 09.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Kreshnik Omari against decision no. 412, dated 06.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 18.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 9/2021, dated 02.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Kujtim Luli.
Pursuant to the interim decision of the previous hearing, dated 25.07.2023, the assessee submitted in detail his objections against the appeal of the Public Commissioner concerning the asset assessment.
The assessee contested the appeal grounds stating that they are unsupported on the applicable law and the factual circumstances, and that they violate the objectivity and proportionality principles. The assessee requested the upholding of decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and in support of his claims, filed several documents, which he requested to be collected as evidence by the court.
Given that the Public Commissioner stated that, from a formal point of view, the documents filed meet the legal criteria, the trial panel decided to reopen the judicial investigation of the case and to accept as evidence the documents filed by the assessee, according to the relevant specifications made during this hearing.
Once the parties stated that they had no other procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial review and invited the parties to submit their final conclusions. Taking into consideration the request of the parties for a reasonable time for the preparation of the final conclusions, the panel decided to postpone the hearing to be held on 26.09.2023, at 10:00.
The public hearing will take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 41/2023, dated 13.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Miranda Bushi against decision no. 666, dated 25.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 18.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Ina Rama
Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 40/2023, dated 08.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ndriçim Troplini against decision no. 684, dated 12.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 18.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 13/2021, dated 11.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Bardhok Lleshi against decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Bardhok Lleshi.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On Tuesday, 19.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 13/2021, dated 11.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Bardhok Lleshi against decision no. 336, dated 15.01.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Natasha Mulaj
Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz
Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
On Thursday, 12.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 48/2021, dated 30.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Alma Hicka against decision no. 364, dated 02.04.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Rezarta Schuetz, presiding, Ina Rama, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Saimir Smaka.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 42/2023, dated 14.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Përparim Vukaj against decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Today, on 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as member in case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Avni Kraja against decision no. 386, dated 15.08.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Finally, the trial panel of the case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, shall consists of the following judges:
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Rezarta Schuetz, presiding, Ina Rama, rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Saimir Smaka.
2. This decision is final and effective immediate.
On 27.07.2023, at 11:30 a.m., the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 54/2021, dated 24.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Saimir Smaka against decision no. 415, dated 07.07.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
To the purpose of being acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies, the trial panel decided the suspension of this hearing.
The Chamber announces today, on 14.09.2023, that the next hearing shall take place on 20.09.2023 at 10.00 a.m.
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 42/2023, dated 14.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Përparim Vukaj against decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
On 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge of this panel and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of the following judges:
Today, on 20.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as member in case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Avni Kraja against decision no. 386, dated 15.08.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari was due to his suspension from office by decision no. 13, dated 07.02.2022 of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber.
Finally, the trial panel of the case (JR) no. 49/2021, dated 31.08.2021, shall consists of the following judges:
The Appeal Chamber announces that on Tuesday, 24.10.2023, at 10:00 a.m., a plenary session on the basis of documents will be held for the case (JD) 2/2022, dated 20.06.2022, with petitioner Belina Kryemadhi, against decision no. 20, dated 31.01.2022 of the High Prosecutorial Council, with interested parties the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Inspector of Justice.
This case will be considered by the judges:
Sokol Çomo President of the Appeal Chamber
Albana Shtylla Member of the Appeal Chamber
Ina Rama Member of the Appeal Chamber
Mimoza Tasi Member of the Appeal Chamber
Natasha Mulaj Member of the Appeal Chamber
Rezarta Schuetz Member of the Appeal Chamber
The plenary session on the basis of documents shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Albana Shtylla, presiding, Natasha Mulaj, rapporteur, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 62/2021, dated 01.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Rezarta Balliu against decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Rezarta Balliu.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Monday, 25.09.2023, at 10:00 a.m., the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 62/2021, dated 01.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Rezarta Balliu against decision no. 418, dated 09.07.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj
Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 26.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 9/2021, dated 02.03.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Kujtim Luli.
During the submission of the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner stated that despite the evidence filed during the proceedings at the Appeal Chamber, the assessee failed to prove the opposite of the appeal for the asset assessment. Finally, the Public Commissioner requested the amendment of decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee.
The assessee disputed the conclusions of the Public Commissioner, stating that he is not found in terms of inaccurate and insufficient declaration of assets and that the source of creation of assets and expenses and his children tuition is legitimate income. Finally, the assessee requested the Chamber that, in support of the principle of objectivity and proportionality, decides to uphold decision no. 318, dated 03.12.2020, of the Independent Qualification Commission.
After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel decided to withdraw to take the final decision of the case, to be announced on 06.10.2023, at 10:00.
The public hearing shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Albana Shtylla presiding, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Edmond Shytko.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Wednesday, 25.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 44/2021, dated 09.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Tomorr Kullolli against decision no. 396, dated 09.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 43/2023, dated 22.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 681, dated 07.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Artur Ismajlukaj.
On 27.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of judges:
On Wednesday, 27.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Albana Shtylla presiding, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, the trial panel, pursuant to Article 66 (1) (a) of Law no. 84/2016, “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”, unanimously decided:
1. Upholding decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Edmond Shytko.
2. This decision is final and effective immediately.
On Wednesday, 25.10.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 44/2021, dated 09.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Tomorr Kullolli against decision no. 396, dated 09.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz
Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 43/2023, dated 22.09.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 681, dated 07.07.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission related to the assessee Artur Ismajlukaj.
On 27.09.2023, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.
The trial panel appointed by lot consists of judges:
On Wednesday, 27.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 49/2022, dated 22.11.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Edmond Shytko against decision no. 566, dated 28.09.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.
The trial panel of this case consists of judges:
Presiding: Albana Shtylla
Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi
Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Sokol Çomo
The hearing in chambers shall take place at the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
Today, on 28.09.2023, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 10/2023, dated 07.03.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 595, dated 07.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Arbër Çela.
During the submission of the appeal grounds, the Public Commissioner stated that the assessee, Mr. Arbër Çela, is found in terms of incorrect and insufficient declaration of assessee, as well as lack of legitimate sources for the creation of his income. In reference to the recommendation of the International Monitoring Operation, the Public Commissioner filed circumstances and facts, which she requested to be taken into consideration by the Chamber in the context of the proficiency assessment of the assessee, as well as on the overall assessment of the case. The Public Commissioner held that the assessee fails to reach a reliable level for confirmation in office and requested the amendment of decision no. 595, dated 07.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Arber Cela.
The assessee and his legal representative contested as unfounded in law and evidence any doubt raised in the Public Commissioner’s appeal grounds regarding the asset and proficiency assessment. In support of his claims that he reaches a reliable level for confirmation in office for the three vetting criteria, the assessee filed some new documents, which he requested to be accepted as evidence by the court.
In order to decide on the continuation of the trial, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing to 04.10.2023, at 13:00.
The public hearing shall take place in the premises of the Appeal Chamber, at Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, no. 3, Tirana.
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.
