On Tuesday, 01.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 50/2021, dated 01.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Genci Qana against decision no. 362, dated 31.03.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj

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 Sokol Çomo presiding, Rezarta Schuetz rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj members, announced the decision on case no. 50/2021, dated 01.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Genci Qana against decision no. 362, dated 31.03.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

– Amendment of decision no. 362, dated 31.03.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office of the assessee Genci Qana.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced in Tirana, today, on 01.10.2024.

Today, on 03.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 76/2021, dated 02.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri against decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel decided to interrupt the hearing in chambers, in order to be acquainted with a classified information of the law enforcement bodies.

The date of the next hearing will be announced by the Chamber, once it has been scheduled by the trial panel.

On Thursday, 03.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 76/2021, dated 02.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri against decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case consists of judges:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Natasha Mulaj, 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.

The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Sokol Çomo presiding, Mimoza Tasi rapporteur, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz members, announced the decision on case no. 20/2024, dated 30.05.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 757, dated 09.04.2024 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Erjon Shqarri.

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”, by a majority vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 757, dated 09.04.2024, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Erjon Shqarri.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced today, in Tirana, on 03.10.2024.

On Thursday, 31.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 11/2024, dated 21.03.2024, pertaining to to the appeal of the assessee Hektor Mushi against decision no. 725, dated 15.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Ina Rama, 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.

On Tuesday, 08.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 46/2021, dated 23.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Luveda Dardha against decision no. 398, dated 11.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Natasha Mulaj

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

Today, on 08.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 46/2021, dated 23.08.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Luveda Dardha against decision no. 398, dated 11.06.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel decided to interrupt the hearing in chambers, in order to be acquainted with a classified information at the law enforcement agency, made available to the adjudication panel of the Independent Qualification Commission and International Observer of the case.

The hearing in chambers was adjourned to take place on 14.10.2024, at 10:00.

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

On Tuesday, 05.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 60/2021, dated 20.10.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Durim Hasa against decision no. 399, dated 14.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Sokol Çomo

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

On Tuesday, 12.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 86/2021, dated 30.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of assessee Saemira Hila against decision no. 473, dated 05.11.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Ina Rama, 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.

On 03.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 76/2021, dated 02.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri against decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel decided to interrupt this hearing in chambers, in order to get to be acquainted with a classified information at the law enforcement authorities.

The Appeal Chamber announces today, on 09.10.2024, that the next hearing shall take place on 24.10.2024 at 10.00.

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

On Monday, 25.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 35/2022, dated 25.07.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 537, dated 20.06.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Florian Bonjaku.

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

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

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

On Tuesday, 15.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 15/2022, dated 11.03.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Artan Lulaj against decision no. 497, dated 13.01.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consists of judges:

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj

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, Sokol Çomo presiding, Ina Rama rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj members, announced the decision on case no. 15/2022, dated 11.03.2022, pertaining the appeal of the assessee Artan Lulaj against decision no. 497, dated 13.01.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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. 497, dated 13.01.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Artan Lulaj.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced in Tirana, on 15.10.2024.

On 16.10.2024, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as presiding judge in case (JR) no. 81/2021, dated 20.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ajola Prençi against decision no. 470, dated 01.11.2021, 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.

Following the lot procedure for the appointment of the member judge, and then for the presiding judge, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 81/2021, dated 20.12.2021, shall consist of following judges:

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

On 16.10.2024, the Appeal Chamber held the lot procedure for the replacement of judge Ardian Hajdari, appointed as presiding judge in case (JR) no. 63/2021, dated 02.11.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ervin Karanxha against decision no. 413, dated 07.07.2021, 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.

Following the lot procedure for the appointment of the member judge, and then for the presiding judge, the trial panel of case (JR) no. 63/2021, dated 02.11.2021, shall consist of following judges:

Presiding:       Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur:   Rezarta Schuetz

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

On Tuesday, 25.11.2024, at 11:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 85/2021, dated 30.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Nazmi Troka against decision no. 472, dated 04.11.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Mimoza Tasi, 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.

On Monday, 18.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 33/2021, dated 17.06.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Artan Hazbi against decision no. 375, dated 26.04.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj

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

On Monday, 11.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 52/2021, dated 09.09.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Alketa Zifla against decision no. 401, dated 16.06.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

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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On Wednesday, 13.11.2024, at 09:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 81/2021, dated 20.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ajola Prençi against decision no. 470, dated 01.11.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Albana Shtylla, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz

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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On Thursday, 14.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 39/2021, dated 21.07.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Evjeni Sinojmeri against decision no. 378, dated 30.04.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Natasha Mulaj

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

On Tuesday, 22.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 84/2021, dated 29.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ermir Lelçi against decision no. 465, dated 28.10.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

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

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz

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, Ina Rama rapporteur, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case no. 56/2023, dated 01.12.2023, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 703, dated 28.09.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Suela Salavaçi.

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”, by a majority vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 703, dated 28.09.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Suela Salavaçi.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced today, in Tirana, on 22.10.2024.

The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Albana Shtylla, rapporteur, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Rezarta Schuetz, members, announced the decision on case no. 84/2021, dated 29.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Ermir Lelçi against decision no. 465, dated 28.10.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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”, by a unanimous vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 465, dated 28.10.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Ermir Lelçi.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced in Tirana, on 22.10.2024.

On Wednesday, 23.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 30/2022, dated 29.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Matilda Shalla against decision no. 526, dated 28.04.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding:        Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur:     Natasha Mulaj

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 Tuesday, 03.12.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in a public hearing case (JR) no. 10/2022, dated 15.02.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 479, dated 03.12.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Arben Dosti.

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

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

The 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 Sokol Çomo presiding, Natasha Mulaj rapporteur, Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi members, announced the decision on case no. 30/2022, dated 29.06.2022, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Matilda Shalla against decision no. 526, dated 28.04.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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”, upon a unanimous vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 526, dated 28.04.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Matilda Shalla.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced today, in Tirana, on 23.10.2024.

On 03.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber held the hearing in chambers of case (JR) 76/2021, dated 02.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri against decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel decided to interrupt this hearing in chambers, in order to get to be acquainted with a classified information at the law enforcement authorities.

The Appeal Chamber announces today, on 09.10.2024, that the next hearing shall take place on 24.10.2024 at 10.00.

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 Ina Rama presiding, Albana Shtylla rapporteur, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo members, announced the decision on case no. 76/2021, dated 02.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri against decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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”, by a unanimous vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 450, dated 22.09.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Lorenc Mërkuri.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced today, on 24.10.2024, in Tirana.

On Monday, 16.12.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers 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.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Mimoza Tasi

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Albana Shtylla, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

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

On Wednesday, 20.11.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 83/2021, dated 24.12.2021, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Semiramis Hoxholli against decision no. 452, dated 24.09.2021 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Ina Rama, 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.

On Thursday, 31.10.2024, at 10:00, the Appeal Chamber shall consider in chambers case (JR) no. 11/2024, dated 21.03.2024, pertaining to to the appeal of the assessee Hektor Mushi against decision no. 725, dated 15.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

The trial panel of this case shall consist of judges:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Ina Rama, 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.

The trial panel of the Appeal Chamber, consisting of judges, Natasha Mulaj, presiding, Mimoza Tasi, rapporteur, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo, members, announced the decision on case no. 11/2024, dated 21.03.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Hektor Mushi against decision no. 725, dated 15.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission.

At the conclusion of the trial in chambers, 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”, by a unanimous vote, decided:

– Upholding decision no. 725, dated 15.12.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Hektor Mushi.

– This decision is final and effective immediately.

Announced today, on 31.10.2024, in Tirana.

The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 40/2024, dated 21.10.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the assessee Rajmonda Berisha (Kopaçi) against decision no. 780, dated 03.07.2024, of the Independent Qualification Commission.

On 31.10.2024, 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: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

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The Appeal Chamber has registered case (JR) no. 41/2024, dated 21.10.2024, pertaining to the appeal of the Public Commissioner against decision no. 762, dated 15.05.2024, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Afrim Shehu.

On 31.10.2024, 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: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi