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

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

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.08

    On Tuesday, 30.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 18/2021, dated 14.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Mariana Shegani (Dedi) against decision no. 350, dated 23.02.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

    Presiding: Ina Rama

    Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

    Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

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

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.10

    Today, on 10.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 33/2023, dated 20.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ylli Bashaj.

    The presiding judge informed the parties at trial that on January 8, 2024, the International Monitoring Operation filed with the Appeal Chamber a finding and an opinion, a copy of which was made available to them during today’s hearing, in Albanian and English.

    When questioned by the presiding judge, the Public Commissioner, Mrs. Irena Nino, stated that she will have a stand about the document during the submission of the final conclusions.

    On the other hand, the assessee requested the trial panel for sufficient time to be acquainted with the document and to state his position with its regards. In response to the request of the assessee, the panel decided to postpone the hearing to January 15, 2024, at 09:00.

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

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.10

    On Wednesday, 07.02.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 51/2021, dated 08.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Olsi Xhavella against decision no. 357, dated 18.03.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

    Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

    Members: Ina Rama, 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.

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  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.11

    On Thursday, 08.02.2024, at 10:00, the Appel Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 25/2023, dated 20.06.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 651, dated 27.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Urim Buci.

    The trial panel of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

    Rapporteur: Ina Rama

    Members: Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

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

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  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.12

    The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) 2/2024, dated 09.01.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Mustafa Turku against decision no. 708, dated 26.10.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    On 12.01.2024, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.

    The trial panel appointed by lot shall consist of the following judges:

    Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

    Rapporteur: Ina Rama

    Members: Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.12

    The Appeal Chamber has registered the case (JR) no. 1/2024, dated 09.01.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner and assessee Besnik Maho against decision no. 714, dated 15.11.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    On 12.01.2024, 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: Natasha Mulaj

    Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

    Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz Albana Shtylla

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.15

    Today, on 15.01.2024, at 09:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 33/2023, dated 20.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ylli Bashaj.

    With regard to the findings and opinion of the International Monitoring Operation (IMO), the Public Commissioner held that they should be collected as evidence in the proceedings and should be considered and evaluated by the Chamber. The Public Commissioner stated that she will state her position with their regard in the final conclusions of the case.

    The Public Commissioner submitted the appeal grounds for the asset assessment criterion, assessing that the circumstances resulting from the administrative investigation of the Independent Qualification Commission should be re-evaluated by the Chamber in order to reach a conclusion on the accuracy and truthfulness of the declarations of the assessee about the assets. The Public Commissioner evaluated that the appeal grounds shall have to be resolved during the evaluation of the case with the Chamber, on the basis of a complete investigation process, on the accurate and exhaustive analysis of the collected evidence and in the application of the principles of fair trial. The Public Commissioner requested the amendment of decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, or its upholding.

    The assessee disputed the findings of the International Monitoring Operation, stating that they exceed the appeal and are supported on circumstances that do not exist and did not occur. The assessee requested the Chamber to dismiss the findings of the International Monitoring Operation.

    In addition to responding to some questions of the rapporteur of the case and the international observer with respect to the findings, the assessee submitted also his objections with regard to the appeal ground related to the asset assessment. The assessee requested the Appeal Chamber the upholding of decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel, after being consulted, decided to accept as evidence the findings and the opinion of the International Monitoring Operation, and requested the Public Commissioner to take a position regarding the IMO findings, the concrete factual situation to which they refer, as well as addressing them in the appeal grounds. The trial panel assessed that this position is relevant to be maintained at this stage of the trial, not only to become part of the judicial debate, but also in compliance with the principle of due process of law.

    Given that the Public Commissioner requested a reasonable time to maintain her position, the panel decided to postpone the hearing to January 19, 2024, at 10:00.

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

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.15

    On Thursday, 01.02.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers the case pertaining to the petition of Mrs. Ana Golloshi for the revision of decision no. 13, dated 08.07.2020 of the Appeal Chamber.

    The trial body consists of judges:

    Presiding: Ina Rama

    Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

    Members: Albana Shtylla, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2024.01.15

    The Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Sokol Çomo presiding, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz members, announced the decision on case (JD) no. 2/2023, dated 30.03.2023, pertaining to the petitioner Majlinda Salillari (Mançellari) against decision no. 117, dated 17.09.2001 of the High Council of Justice, with interested party, the High Judicial Council.

    At the conclusion of the trial, the Appeal Chamber, pursuant to Articles 131, para. 1 (f) and 134, para. 1 (i) of the Constitution, and 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:

    – Non-acceptance of the appeal of the petitioner Majlinda Salillari (Mançellari), against decision no. 117, dated 17.09.2001, of the High Council of Justice.

    – This decision is final and shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

    Made on 15.12.2023

    Announced on 15.01.2024

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.16

    Today, on 16.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 12/2023, dated 15.03.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Mariola Mërtiri.

    During the submission of the appeal grounds, the Public Commissioner stated that she shares an opinion contrary to the one of the Independent Qualification Commission that decided the confirmation in office of the assessee. The Public Commissioner held that the assessee has failed to prove the opposite of the burden of proof for any of the three vetting criteria, asset, background and proficiency assessment. In conclusion of the submissions, the Public Commissioner requested the Appeal Chamber the consideration of the appeal grounds and at the conclusion of the comprehensive investigation of the case, to decide on the amendment of decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Ms. Mariola Mërtiri.

    The assessee and her legal representative disputed the appeal grounds, maintaining that they do not stand and that they contradict the principles of lawfulness, objectivity and proportionality. In support of her claims, the assessee, Ms. Mariola Mërtiri, filed several documents, which she requested the panel to collect them as evidence. The assessee requested the upholding of decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The Public Commissioner, when questioned by the presiding judge regarding some public denunciations, held that they do not contain circumstances or facts for further investigation.

    After being consulted, the trial panel decided to reopen the judicial investigation of the case, accepting as evidence the documents filed by the assessee. The trial panel decided not to undertake further investigations into the denunciations, as they do not meet the requirements of Article 53 of Law no. 84/2016 “On the transitional re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors in the Republic of Albania”.

    Once the assessee responded to the detailed questions about the case of the international observer of the International Monitoring Operation, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation and invited the parties to submit their final conclusions.

    In response to the parties’ request for sufficient time to submit the final conclusions, the trial panel decided to postpone the hearing to January 23, 2024, at 09:00.

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

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2024.01.17

    On Wednesday, 17.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 17/2021, dated 13.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Etleva Temo against decision no. 307, dated 12.10.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding: Albana Shtylla

    Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

    Members: Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2024.01.17

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges Albana Shtylla presiding, Sokol Çomo rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 17/2021, dated 13.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Etleva Temo against decision no. 307, dated 12.10.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    – Upholding decision no. 307, dated 12.10.2020 of the Independent Qualification Commission, pertaining to the assessee, Ms. Etleva Temo.

    – This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today, on 17.01.2024.

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.18

    Today, on 18.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 72/2021, dated 23.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 442, dated 14.09.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Juljan Çafka.

    During the submission of the appeal ground concerning the proficiency assessment criteria, in reference to a public denunciation, the Public Commissioner requested the Chamber the opening of the judicial investigation of the case, requesting the administration of the criminal case files the administered by the assessee, as well as the conducting of any further evaluation with respect to the case.

    The assessee disputed the appeal as unsupported on law and due legal process, holding that it is ungrounded on the decision of the Independent Qualification Commission, but on new facts, not previously investigated. The assessee requested the Chamber that following the consideration of the issues raised by the Public Commissioner’s appeal, to decide the upholding of decision no. 442, dated 14.09.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    After being consulted, the trial panel decided to reopen the judicial investigation of the case, requesting the Prosecution office at Gjirokastra First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction to forward the files of certain criminal cases managed by the assessee, in order to administer them.

    The trial panel invited the parties at trial that in the next hearing, scheduled on 26.01.2024, at 09:00, to state their position regarding the public denunciations, including some denunciations delivered today at the Appeal Chamber, which shall be forwarded to the parties as soon as possible.

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

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.19

    Today, on 19.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 33/2023, dated 20.07.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ylli Bashaj.

    In view of the tasks assigned during the previous hearing, the Public Commissioner held her position with respect to the International Monitoring Operation findings and opinion. The Public Commissioner acknowledged the content of the findings and addressed them in the appeal grounds.

    When questioned by the presiding judge, the assessee stated that he shall make a statement regarding the position of the Public Commissioner and the case in its entirety during the submission of the final conclusions of the case.

    Once the parties declared that they had no procedural requests, the trial panel decided to close the judicial investigation of the case, inviting the parties to submit their final conclusions at the next hearing, scheduled to take place on 26.01.2024, at 12:00.

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

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.23

    On 23.01.2024, at 09:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of case (JR) 12/2023, dated 15.03.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Mariola Mërtiri.

    During the submission of the final conclusions, the Public Commissioner, Mrs. Irena Nino, standing by to the appeal grounds, in support of the recommendation and findings of the International Monitoring Operation, held that the assessee failed to prove the opposite of the burden of proof for any of the three vetting criteria, namely, assets, background and proficiency assessment, as well as in the overall evaluation of the case. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the Appeal Chamber the amendment of decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mrs. Mariola Mertiri.

    The assessee, during the submission of her final conclusions, maintained her objections against all appeal grounds, stating that the acts and documentation made available to the trial panel and her explanations in the previous hearings prove that the appeal of the Public Commissioner is unsupported by evidence and acts and upon an erroneous interpretation of the legislation. In conclusion, the assessee, Mrs. Mariola Mërtiri, requested the upholding of decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    Following the hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel closed the judicial review of the case and withdrew to take the final decision of the case, scheduled to be announced on 29.01.2024, at 15:00.

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

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2024.01.24

    On Wednesday, 24.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 2/2023, dated 12.01.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Gumbardhi (Caco) against decision no. 570, dated 07.10.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel of this case consists of judges:

    Presiding: Ina Rama

    Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

    Members: Albana Shtylla, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    All day
    2024.01.24

    The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) 3/2024, dated 18.01.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Blerina Muço against decision no. 711, dated 01.11.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    On 24.01.2024, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the appointment of the trial panel, the presiding judge and the case rapporteur.

    The trial panel appointed by lot shall consist of the following judges:

    Presiding: Sokol Çomo

    Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

    Members: Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi, Albana Shtylla

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2024.01.24

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges Ina Rama presiding, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case no. 2/2023, dated 12.01.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Arjana Gumbardhi (Caco) against decision no. 570, dated 07.10.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    – Upholding decision no. 570, dated 07.10.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee, Ms. Arjana Gumbardhi (Caco).

    – This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, on 24.01.2024

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  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.26

    Today, on 26.01.2024, at 09:00, the Appeal Chamber held the public hearing of the case (JR) 72/2021, dated 23.11.2021, which pertains to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 442, dated 14.09.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, which is related to the assessee Juljan Çafka.

    Following the verification of the presence of the parties, the Presiding of the session announced that several denounciations were filed with the Chamber, the contents of which the jury was not yet been acquainted with, while she invited the parties to submit their positions on the denunciations filed before the initiatian of the judicial review of the case.

    The Public Commissioner assessed the need for further investigation for some of the aforementioned denunciations, clarifying that the ones submitted to the Chamber before filing the appeal, have been addressed during the administrative investigation at the Independent Qualification Commission. In conclusion of its position, the Public Commissioner submitted that for two of the denunciations of the public, it was unable to express on the need for further investigation.

    The assessee presented his position and the objections of the facts submited with the appeal, as well as requested the administration of a series of documents for review.

    The trial panel after considering the positions of the parties at this stage of the process regarding the denunciations filed with Chamber, analyzed and consulted the documents submitted by the assessee, decided the administration of the documents submitted by the assessee, the administration of the criminal files that belong to the criminal proceedings of the Prosecution Office at the First Instance Court of the General Jurisdiction of Gjirokastra, in terms of the investigation of the respective denunciations. It also decided to not further investigate the denunciations filed with the Chamber during the period of preparation of the case and those presented on 18.01. 2024, as it is assessed that they do not meet the criteria provided for by law 84/2016, article 53, as well as the forwarding of 3 (three) of the denunciations, recently filed with the Chamber, to the parties for their consideration.

    At the end of the session, the trial panel decided that the next hearing session be held on 02.02.2024, at 11:00, to give time to the parties to take their respective positions.

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

  • Public hearing

    Public hearing

    All day
    2024.01.26

    Today, on 26.01.2024, 12:00h, the Appeal Chamber held the hearing session of the case (JR) 33/2023, dated 20.07.2023, which pertains to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ylli Bashaj.

    Following the verification of the presence of the parties, the Presiding judge asked the parties to submit their final conclusions.

    The Public Commissioner, holding on all the appeal grounds, submissions and position on the finding and opinion of the international observers, concluded that the assessee failed to reach a reliable level in the asset assessment criterion, as he has made an incorrect and insufficient declaration and he lacks legitimate financial sources. In conclusion, the Public Commissioner requested the modification of decision no. 671, dated 14.6.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Ylli Bashaj.

    The assessee, during the submission of final conclusions, claimed the opposite of the Public Commissioner’s conclusions, and requested the trial panel to uphold the decision no. 671, dated 14.06.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, for his confirmation in office.

    After hearing the final conclusions of the parties, the trial panel closed the judicial review and withdrew in Camera to take the final decision on the case, which shall be announced on 02.02.2024, 10:00h.

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

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  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2024.01.29

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, composed of judges, Ina Rama presiding, Rezarta Schuetz rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case (JR) 12/2023, dated 15.03.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Mariola Mërtiri.

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

    1. The amendment of decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission and the dismissal from office of the assessee Mariola Mërtiri.

    2. This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced in Tirana, today on 29.01.2024.

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  • Camera hearing

    Camera hearing

    All day
    2024.01.30

    On Tuesday, 30.01.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 18/2021, dated 14.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Mariana Shegani (Dedi) against decision no. 350, dated 23.02.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

    The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

    Presiding: Ina Rama

    Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

    Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

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

  • Decision day

    Decision day

    All day
    2024.01.30

    The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Ina Rama, presiding, Rezarta Schuetz rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case (JR) no. 18/2021, dated 14.04.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Mariana Shegani (Dedi) against decision no. 350, dated 23.02.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

    – Amendment of decision no. 350, dated 23.02.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, and confirmation in office of the assessee, Ms. Mariana Shegani (Dedi).

    – This decision is final and effective immediately.

    Announced today, in Tirana, on 30.01.2024.

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

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

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

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

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