Re-evaluation jurisdiction 2023

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 705, dated 18.10.2023

Registration date: 20.12.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: 1) Transfer to a public hearing the administrative case with no. 657 Act, no. decision 705 dated 18.10.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee Mr. Kujtim Bashaj;

2) Review on the merits of facts and evidence, by administering the new evidence;

3) Amendment of the IQC decision no. 705, dated 18.10.2023, announced on 30.11.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Kujtim Bashaj, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at the General Jurisdiction Court of First Instance of Durrës;

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 703, dated 28.09.2023

Registration date: 01.12.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 703, dated 28.09.2023 and dismissal from office of the assessee Suela Salavaçi

Trial panel:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Case (JR) no. 56/2023, dated 01.12.2023 shall be considered in a public hearing on Monday, 30.09.2024, at 10:00.

Following the request of the assessee Suela Salavaçi to exclude from the trial panel the judge Natasha Mulaj, such a request accepted by decision no. 16, dated 17.09.2024, by the trial panel composed of judges: Sokol Çomo (presiding), Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla and Mimoza Tasi (members), the trial panel of case (JR) no. 56/2023, dated 01.12.2023, shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Reporter:         Ina Rama

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

A public hearing was held for case (JR) no. 56/2023, dated 01.12.2023 on Monday, 30.09.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 07.10.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 22.10.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 704 decision, dated 09.10.2023

Registration date: 24.11.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 704, dated 09.10.2023,

OR

Upholding of this decision.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Mimoza Tasi

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation for trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 698, dated 15.09.2023

Registration date: 14.11.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 698, dated 15.09.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Gjergji Tako.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 702, dated 27.09.2023

Registration date: 09.11.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 702, dated 27.09.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Agron Bushati.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 693, dated 10.08.2023

Registration date: 07.11.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 693, dated 10.08.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Saimir Hysa.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Following the request of the assessee Saimir Hysa for the recusal from the panel of Judge Natasha Mulaj, a request accepted by decision no. 41, dated 19.12.2023, of the panel composed of judges: Albana Shtylla (presiding), Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Sokol Çomo and Mimoza Tasi (members), the trial panel of case (JR) no. 52/2023, dated 07.11.2023, shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Sokol Çomo, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

The first public hearing for case (JR) no. 52/2023, dated 07.11.2023 was held on Monday, 16.09.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 23.09.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 25.09.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 701, dated 25.09.2023

Registration date: 06.11.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 701, dated 25.09.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Jurida Bajraktari.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 690, dated 24.07.2023

Registration date: 30.10.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Appeal against IQC decision no. 690 dated 24.07.2023, requesting:

Consideration of the appeal in a public hearing in the presence of the parties, allowing the collection of the new evidence in accordance with Article 47 of Law 49/2012, as amended, as well as the other evidence the IQC failed to accept, in order to examine all claims, pursuant to Article 51 of Law 49/2012, as amended;

Pursuant to Article 53 (b) of Law no. 49/2012, as amended, the amendment of decision no. 690, dated 24.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission deciding confirmation in the office of judge at Durres Judicial District Court.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 696, dated 11.09.2023

Registration date: 27.10.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 696, dated 11.09.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Marsida Frashëri.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to tria

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 691, dated 27.07.2023

Registration date: 27.10.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of the IQC decision no. 691 dated 27.07.2023, and confirmation in office of the appellant Merita Selimi as a prosecutor in the Prosecution Office at Fier First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction, requesting:

– Trial of the case in a public hearing;

– Finding violations of Constitutional rights, as well as those provided for by the ECHR, against the appellant, Mrs. Merita Selimi, prosecutor in the Prosecution Office at Fier First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

– Administration of evidence attached to this appeal;

– Questioning the citizen T.Q., appellant’s brother, as a witness before the court.

– Amendment of decision no. 691, dated 27.07.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, deciding the confirmation in office of the appellant.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to tria

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 689, dated 24.07.2023

Registration date: 19.10.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 689, dated 24.07.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Ervin Pollozhani.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 692, dated 28.07.2023

Registration date: 18.10.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Appeal against IQC decision no. 692, dated 28.07.2023.

Requesting: Overruling IQC decision no. 692, dated 28.07.2023 and remitting the case for retrial with another adjudication panel, or

Trial of the case by the Appeal Chamber and in conclusion, confirmation in office.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz,

On Wednesday, 10.07.2024, at 10:00, a hearing in chambers was opened for case (JR) no. 46/2023, dated 18.10.2023, which due to the lack of composition of the full trial panel, for objective reasons, was postponed to 29.07.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was taken on 29.07.2024.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 682, dated 10.07.2023

Registration date: 12.10.2023

Lodged by: Public Commmisioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 682, dated 10.07.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee Enklid Gjini.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 694, dated 10.08.2023

Registration date: 05.10.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:

1. Amendment of IQC decision no. 694, dated 10.08.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the assessee Bardhyl Shehu; or

2. Overruling the decision and ordering the IQC to continue the vetting process for the assessee Bardhyl Shehu for the background and proficiency assessment criteria.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject:  Appeal against the IQC decision no. 681 decision, dated 07.07.2023

Registration date: 22.09.2023

Lodged by:     Public Commissioner

Object:           Amendment of IQC decision no. 681, dated 07.07.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Artur Ismajlukaj.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

The first public hearing for case (JR) no. 43/2023, dated 22.09.2023 was held on Thursday, 29.02.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 25.03.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 02.04.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject:          Appeal against IQC decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023

Registration date: 14.09.2023

Lodged by:     Assessee

Object:           Appeal against IQC decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023, requesting:

  • Amendment of IQC decision no. 683, dated 10.07.2023.
  • Ordering the IQC to continue the vetting for the assessee Përparim Vukaj for the background and proficiency assessment as well.
  • Confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Përparim Vukaj, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Lezha First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:   Sokol Çomo

Members:       Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

 

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject:          Appeal against IQC decision no. 666, dated 25.05.2023

Registration date: 13.09.2023

Lodged by:     Assessee

Object:           Amendment of IQC decision no. 666, dated 25.05.2023, and confirmation in office of the appellant Miranda Bushi, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Tirana First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction

Requesting:    Trial of the case in a public hearing

Opening the judicial review of the case and administration of new evidence attached to the appeal.

Finding violation of Constitutional and ECHR rights against the appellant Ms. Miranda Bushi, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Tirana First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

Amendment of IQC decision no. 666, dated 25.05.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the appellant.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:   Ina Rama

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Following the request of judge Ina Rama to recuse from the trial of the case, such a request accepted by decision no. 18, dated 17.09.2024, by the trial panel composed of judges: Rezarta Schuetz (presiding), Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Albana Shtylla and Mimoza Tasi (members), the trial panel of case (JR) no. 41/2023, dated 13.09.2023, shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Reporter:         Sokol Çomo

Members:        Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 684, dated 12.07.2023

Registration date: 08.09.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:           Amendment of IQC decision no. 684, dated 12.07.2023, and confirmation in office of the appellant Ndriçim Troplini, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Durres First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction

Requesting:    Trial of the case in a public hearing

Opening the judicial review of the case and administration of new evidence attached to the appeal.

Finding violation of Constitutional and ECHR rights against the appellant Mr. Ndriçim Troplini, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Durres First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

Amendment of IQC decision no. 684, dated 12.07.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the appellant.

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur:   Mimoza Tasi

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Case (JR) no. 40/2023, dated 08.09.2023 was considered in chambers on Thursday, 27.06.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was made on 27.06.2024.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023

Registration date: 04.09.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 661, dated 18.05.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Besnik Hoxha.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:   Sokol Çomo

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

On Wednesday, 17.07.2024, at 10:00, a public hearing was held for case (JR) no. 39/2023, dated 04.09.2023. The next hearing took place on 22.07.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 25.07.2024, at 16:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023

Registration date: 04.09.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 673, dated 15.06.2023, or upholding this decision.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur:   Rezarta Schuetz

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

 

Status: Under preparation to trial

 

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 650, dated 27.04.2023

Registration date: 02.08.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 650, dated 27.4.2023, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Ylli Pjetërnikaj.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:   Albana Shtylla

Members:       Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

 

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 668, dated 26.05.2023

Registration date: 26.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 668, dated 26.05.2023 and confirmation in office of the assessee Mr. Hyrjet Lamaj, Prosecutor at the Prosecution Office at Vlora Judicial District Court.

Requesting:

  • Trial of the case in a public hearing;
  • Finding violations of Constitutional and ECHR rights against the appellant, assessee, Mr. Hyrjet Lamaj, prosecutor at the Prosecution Office at Vlora Judicial District Court.
  • Opening the judicial review and administration of new evidence, attached to the submissions.
  • Amendment of IQC decision no. 668 dated 26.05.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the appellant.

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:   Natasha Mulaj

Members:       Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 667 decision, dated 26.05.2023

Registration date: 24.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:           Amendment of IQC decision no. 667 decision, dated 26.05.2023, review of the case in a public hearing and confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Lazër Sallaku, judge at Tirana First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

Trial panel

Presiding:       Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur:   Mimoza Tasi

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

On Wednesday, 24.04.2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Appeal Chamber reviewed in camera the case (JR) no. 35/2023, dated 24.07.2023. The final decision was announced on 24.04.2024.

Status: Completed (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 647 decision, dated 14.04.2023

Registration date: 20.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:           Amendment of IQC decision no. 647, dated 14.04.2023 and the confirmation in office of the assessee, Ms. Izabela Radovani, judge at Shkodra Judicial District Court.

Requesting:

  • Amendment of IQC decision no. 647, dated 14.04.2023.
  • Confirmation in office of the assessee, Mrs. Izabela Radovani, judge at Shkodra Judicial District Court.

Trial panel

Presiding:       Ina Rama

Rapporteur:   Sokol Çomo

Members:       Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 671 decision, dated 14.06.2023

Registration date: 20.07.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object:

– Amendment of IQC decision no. 671, dated 14.6.2023,

or

– Upholding this decision.

Trial panel:

Presiding:       Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:   Natasha Mulaj

Members:       Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Hearings held for case (JR) no. 33/2023, dated 20.07.2023: on Wednesday, 10.01.2024, at 10:00; on Monday, 15.01.2024, at 09:00; on Friday, 19.01.2024, at 10:00; on Friday 26.01.2024, at 12:00. The final decision was announced on Friday, 02.02.2024, at 10:00.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 664 decision, dated 24.05.2023

Registration date: 17.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object Appeal against the administrative decision no. 664 dated 24.05.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission Tirana;

Amendment of this decision and confirmation in the office of the magistrate/Prosecutor.

Trial panel

Presiding:       Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur:   Rezarta Schuetz

Members:       Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 652 decision, dated 28.04.2023

Registration date: 17.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Appeal against IQC decision no. 652, dated 28.04.2023, announced on 02.06.2023, related to the assessee Armand Gurakuqi, requesting:

1-Finding anti-constitutional the announcement of IQC decision no. 652, dated 28.04.2023.

2-Amendment of IQC decision no. 652, dated 28.04.2023, deciding the confirmation in office of the assessee Armand Gurakuqi.

Trial panel

Presiding:       Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur:   Albana Shtylla

Members:       Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 675, dated 16.06.2023

Registration date: 14.07.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 675, dated 16.06.2023, as follows:

  1. Termination of the vetting process of the assessee, Mr. Alfred Balla.
  2. Prohibition of the assessee, Mr. Alfred Balla, to be appointed a judge or prosecutor of any level, a member of the High Judicial Council or the High Prosecutorial Council, High Inspector of Justice or Prosecutor General for a period of 15 years.

Trial panel:

Presiding:        Ina Rama

Rapporteur:     Albana Shtylla

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz

On Monday, 29.04.2024, at 10:00, case (JR) no. 30/2023, dated 14.07.2023 was considered in a public hearing. The final decision was announced on 21.05.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 659 decision, dated 12.05.2023

Registration date: 12.07.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of decision no. 659, dated 12.05.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and confirmation in office of the assessee Sokol Malaj, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Tirana First Instance Court of General Jurisdiction.

Trial panel:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Ina Rama

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

Following the request of judge Ina Rama to recuse from the trial of the case, such a request accepted by decision no. 15, dated 13.09.2024, by the trial panel composed of judges: Albana Shtylla (presiding), Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz and Mimoza Tasi (members), the trial panel of case (JR) no. 29/2023, dated 12.07.2023, shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Reporter:         Natasha Mulaj

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject:                      Appeal against IQC decision no. 658 decision, dated 12.05.2023

Registration date:      04.07.2023

Lodged by:                 Assessee

Object:

  1. Transfer to a public hearing the review of the administrative case with no. 658 decision, dated 12.05.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, related to the assessee, Mr. Petraq Çuri;
  2. Review on the merits of the facts and evidence;
  3. Appeal and amendment of decision no. 658, dated 12.05.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission, re-opening the investigation for the other two re-evaluation criteria and the confirmation in office of the assessee Mr. Petraq Çuri, Judge at Durrës Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction,.

Trial panel:

Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama

Case (JR) no. 28/2023, dated 04.07.2023 was considered in chambers on Tuesday, 05.03.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was taken on 05.03.2024.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject:                       Appeal against the IQC decision no. 660 decision, dated 16.05.2023

Registration date:        04.07.2023

Lodged by:                  Public Commissioner

Object:                        Amendment of IQC decision no. 660, dated 16.5.2023

To declare complete the transitional re-evaluation process of the assessee Mrs. Majlinda Andrea, without a final decision, as the assessee has lost the status of a magistrate.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Rezarta Schuetz

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject:                      Appeal against the IQC decision no. 649 decision, dated 24.04.2023

Registration date:      29.06.2023

Lodged by:                 Assessee

Object:                      

Reopening of the administrative investigation and the examination of the case in a public hearing.

Amendment of IQC decision number 529 act, decision number 649, dated 24.04.2023

Confirmation in office of the assessee Taulant Tafa, Judge at Elbasan Judicial District Court.

 

Trial panel:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Sokol Çomo

Members:        Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Preparation for trial

Subject: Appeal against decision no. 651, dated 27.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission

Registration date: 20.06.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amending decision 651, dated 27.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission and dismissing from office assessee Urim Buci.

Trial panel:

Presiding judge: Natasha Mulaj

Judge rapporteur: Ina Rama

Panel members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Case (JR) no. 25/2023, dated 20.06.2023 was considered in a public hearing on Thursday, 08.02.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 16.02.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 26.02.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 641, dated 06.04.2023

Registration date: 05.06.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object*: Amendment of the IQC decision No. 641 Decision Tirana, dated 06.04.2023 and confirmation in office of the appellant Mr. Besnik Shehu, Judge at Korça Judicial District Court.

Requesting:

Overruling decision no. 641 Decision Tirana dated 6.4.2023, and remitting the case with the IQC/ to continue further with the re-evaluation procedure for the remaining un-vetted criteria.

or

Trial of the case in a public hearing;

Finding violations of Constitutional and ECHR against the assessee, Fida Osmani, judge at Tirana Judicial District Court.

Opening the judicial review, and investigation of two new criteria;

Amendment of IQC decision no. 641 dated 06.04.2023, ruling on the confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Besnik Shehu, Judge at Korça Judicial District Court.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi, Sokol Çomo

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Ina Rama

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 657, dated 28.04.2023

Registration date: 26.05.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 657, dated 28.04.2023,

On 19.05.2023, the assessee submitted a counter-appeal

Object: Counter-appeal against appeal no. 208/5, dated 12.05.2023, of the Public Commissioner to decision no. 657, dated 28.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission for the assessee Periand Teta.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Mimoza Tasi

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama

The first public hearing for case (JR) no. 23/2023, dated 26.05.2023 was held on Tuesday, 25.06.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 28.06.2024, at 09:00. The final decision was announced on 17.07.2024, at 14:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 636, dated 15.03.2023

Registration date: 25.05.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of the IQC decision no. 636 decision, dated 15.3.2023, and confirmation in office of the appellant, Mr. Arben Kostandini, acting Judge at Tirana Judicial District Court.

Requesting:

First: Overruling IQC decision no. 636, dated 15.03.2023, and the repetition of the administrative investigation by the Appeal Chamber or, alternatively, the amendment of decision no. 636, dated 15.03.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission deciding: – Confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Arben Kostandini, Judge at Tirana Judicial District Court.

Second: In reference to the provisions of Article 51 of Law 49/2012 “On the organization and functioning of administrative courts and the adjudication of administrative disputes”, the consideration of the case in a hearing in the presence of the parties

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 635, dated 13.03.2023

Registration date: 23.05.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 635, dated 13.03.2023 and confirmation in office of the assessee.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 634 decision, dated 10.03.2023

Registration date: 19.05.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 634, dated 10.3.2023, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Naim Tota.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

The first public hearing for case (JR) no. 20/2023 was held on Thursday, 30.11.2023, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 07.12.2023, at 12:00. The final decision was announced on 13.12.2023, at 14:30.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 632 decision, dated 08.03.2023

Registration date: 18.05.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of the IQC decision 632, dated 08.03.2023, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Laurent Fucia.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

The first public hearing for case (JR) no. 19/2023, dated 18.05.2023 was held on Tuesday, 09.07.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 25.07.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 630, dated 03.03.2023

Registration date: 09.05.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 630, dated 03.03.2023 and confirmation in office of the assessee Mr. Hysen Ajasllari, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Fier Judicial District Court.

Requesting:

1. Trial of the case in a public hearing;

2. Finding violations of Constitutional rights as well as those provided by the ECHR, against the assessee, Mr. Hysen Ajasllari, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Fier First Instance Court.

3. Opening the judicial review and the administration of new evidence, attached to the submissions.

4. Amendment of IQC decision no. 547 dated 06.07.2022, deciding the confirmation in office of the assessee.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against decision no. 645, dated 11.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission

Registration date: 05.05.2023

Initiated by: Assessee

Object: Objection of decision no. 645, dated 11.04.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, by requesting:

Amendment of decision no. 645, dated 11.04.2023 of the Independent Qualification Commission and declaring the termination of the administrative procedure without a final decision on the case.

Trial panel:

Presiding judge: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 629, dated 03.03.2023

Registration date: 24.04.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of decision no. 629, dated 03.03.2023, of the Independent Qualification Commission, determining:

“1. Termination of the transitional re-evaluation process for the assessee, Mr. Besnik Cengu, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Tirana Judicial District Court;

2. Pursuant to Article G, paragraph 2, of the Annex to the Constitution, the prohibition of the appointment of the assessee, Mr. Besnik Cengu, as a judge or prosecutor of any level, member of the High Judicial Council or the High Prosecutorial Council, High Inspector of Justice or Prosecutor General for a period of 15 years”.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Reporter: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Case (JR) no. 16/2023, dated 24.04.2023 shall be considered in a public hearing on Monday, 12.06.2023, at 10:00.

On Monday, 12.06.2023, at 10:00, a public hearing was held for the case (JR) no. 16/2023, dated 24.04.2023. The final decision will be announced on June 12, 2023, at 13:00.

On Monday, 12.06.2023, at 10:00 a.m., case (JR) no. 16/2023, dated 24.04.2023 was considered in a public hearing. The final decision was announced on June 13, 2023, at 13:00.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 612 decision, dated 13.01.2023

Registration date: 14.04.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 612 decision, dated 13.01.2023, and confirmation in office of the assessee Mr. Saimir Bahiti, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Durres First Instance Court.

Requesting:

Trial of the case in a public hearing;

Administration of new evidences attached to the appeal;

Finding the violation of Constitutional rights and the ones provided for in the ECHR against the petitioner Saimir Bahiti, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Durres First Instance Court.

Amendment of IQC decision no. 612, dated 13.01.2023 and confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Saimir Bahiti, prosecutor at the Prosecution office at Durres First Instance Court.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 621 decision, dated 13.02.2023

Registration date: 06.04.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 621, dated 13.02.2023, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Erarbër Madhi.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Mimosa Tasi

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

Hearings held for case (JR) no. 14/2023, date 06.04.2023: on Tuesday, 04.07.2023, 10:00. The next hearing will take place on 19.07.2023, at 10:00.

Status: Concluded(Decision)

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 597, dated 12.12.2022

Registration date: 17.03.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:

1. Amendment of IQC decision no. 597, dated 12.12.2022

2. Confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Kudusi Shahu, prosecutor at the General Prosecution Office, in his capacity as assessee.

Requesting:

1. Trial of the case in a public hearing.

2. Amendment of IQC decision no. 597, dated 12.12.2022

3. Confirmation in office of the assessee, Mr. Kudusi Shahu, prosecutor at the General Prosecution Office 2022.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Sokol Çomo

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Natasha Mulaj, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022

Registration date: 15.03.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Scope: Amendment of IQC decision no. 606, dated 21.12.2022, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Ms. Mariola Mërtiri.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Hearings held for the case (JR) no. 12/2023, date 15.03.2023: on Tuesday, 16.01.2024, at 10:00; on Tuesday, 23.01.2024, at 09:00. The final decision was announced on Monday, 29.01.2024, at 15:00.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 607 decision, dated 22.12.2022

Registration date: 10.03.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Scope: Amendment of IQC decision no. 607, dated 22.12.2022, and dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Kledian Llaho.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 595 decision, dated 07.12.2022

Registration date: 07.03.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Scope: Amendment of IQC decision no. 595, dated 07.12.2022, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Arber Cela.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Natasha Mulaj, Mimoza Tasi

Hearings held for case (JR) no. 10/2023, dated 07.03.2023: on Thursday, 28.09.2023, at 10:00; on Wednesday, 04.10.2023; on Thursday, 26.10.2023, at 10:00. The final decision was announced on 03.11.2023, at 09.30.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against IQC decision no. 604 decision, dated 21.12.2022

Registration date: 27.02.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Appeal against the final decision no. 604, dated 21.12.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission, which ruled my dismissal from the position of judge, deciding alternatively:

a. The overuling of this decision and remitting the case for reconsideration with the IQC, with another adjudication panel, or

b. The transfer of the case for review in a public hearing and at the conclusion of its consideration, the amendment of this decision and my confirmation in the office of judge at Shkodra Judicial District Court.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz, Mimoza Tasi

Pursuant to the amendments of Article 3 of the Regulation of the Appeal Chamber “On manual lot procedures in the Appeal Chamber”, amended by decision no. 75, dated 29.08.2024, of the Meeting of Judges of the Appeal Chamber, the lot procedure dated 10.09.2024 decided that the trial panel of this case shall consist of the following judges:

Presiding:        Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur:     Mimoza Tasi

Members:        Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 600 decision, dated 19.12.2022

Registration date: 24.02.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Scope: Amendment the IQC of decision no. 600, dated 19.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Robert Kote.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against decision no. 605 decision, dated 21.12.2022 of the Independent Qualification Commission

Registration date: 14.02.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of decision no. 605, dated 21.12.2022, of the Independent Qualification Commission, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Ms. Armida Hamiti (Moçka).

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Sokol Çomo

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 598 decision, dated 13.12.2022

Registration date: 03.02.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object:

Amendment of IQC decision no. 598, dated 13.12.2022 and dismissal from office of the assesse, Mr. Genci Mane

Trial panel:

Presiding: Mimoza Tasi

Rapporteur: Albana Shtylla

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 591 decision, dated 23.11.2022

Registration date: 03.02.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:

Overruling IQC decision no. 591, dated 23.11.2022, and leaving the AC decision-making the evaluation on the dismissal of the trial and termination of the vetting process or continuation of the vetting and administrative investigation.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Natasha Mulaj

Rapporteur: Ina Rama

Members: Sokol Çomo, Albana Shtylla, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to tria

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 587 decision, dated 22.11.2022

Registration date: 02.02.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:

Challenging IQC decision no. 587, dated 22.11.2022.

Opening the judicial investigation.

Overruling IQC decision no. 587, dated 22.11.2022.

Ordering the Independent Qualification Commission to continue to carry out the vetting process for the assessee, Teuta Hoxha, for the other criteria, background and proficiency assessment.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Rezarta Schuetz

Members: Natasha Mulaj, Ina Rama, Mimoza Tasi

Status: Under preparation to trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 592 decision, dated 24.11.2022

Registration date: 17.01.2023

Lodged by: Public Commissioner

Object: Amendment of IQC decision no. 592, dated 24.11.2022, and the dismissal from office of the assessee, Mr. Erion Pano.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Rezarta Schuetz

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Albana Shtylla

The first public hearing of case (JR) no. 3/2023, dated 17.01.2023 was held on Thursday, 07.03.2024, at 10:00. The next hearing took place on 04.04.2024, at 10:00. The final decision shall be announced on 15.04.2024.

Status: Under trial

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 570 decision, dated 07.10.2022

Registration date: 12.01.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object:

– Amendment of IQC decision no. 570, dated 07.10.2022;

– Confirmation in office of the assessee Arjana Gumbardhi (Caco), judge at Tirana Judicial Ditrict Court.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Ina Rama

Rapporteur: Mimoza Tasi

Members: Sokol Çomo, Rezarta Schuetz, Albana Shtylla

Case (JR) no. 2/2023, dated 12.01.2023 was considered in chambers on Wednesday, 24.01.2024, at 10:00. The final decision was taken on 24.01.2024.

Status: Concluded (Decision)

Subject: Appeal against the IQC decision no. 584 decision, dated 07.11.2022

Registration date: 10.01.2023

Lodged by: Assessee

Object: Appeal againt IQC decision no. 584, dated 07.11.2022, requesting its amendment and confirmation in office of the assessee Ilir Turja.

Trial panel:

Presiding: Albana Shtylla

Rapporteur: Natasha Mulaj

Members: Sokol Çomo, Ina Rama, Rezarta Schuetz

Status: Under preparation to trial