The specialist takes a step forward, the first charges may rise very quickly

The Special Court, or as the Specialised Chambers of Kosovo are officially known, has taken a step towards the phase of establishing the first charges. And exactly the accused or suspects who committed crimes are the beneficiary of the decision the Special made.

“under their mandate to enable fair and secure procedures, Kosovo's Specialised Chambers guarantee the fundamental rights of suspects or defendants for protection, as well as those of victims. The protection of suspects or indictees and the participation of the victims require competent defence”, the media communiqué says.

With the approval of the mayor, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova, following consultations with judges, administration, Dr. Fidelma Donlon has issued the Protector's directive, which has already entered into force.

The “Fingerprint sets the criteria for admission to the Defense List. Only defenders meeting the criteria for admission to the Protection List can be appointed either by the Administrator for representing suspects, accused or a group of victims”, the communiqué says.

As a result, the invitation to submit requests for admission to the Protection List is open today.

This means the Special Protection List, should be sent to the Office of the Protection Office of the Specialised Chambers of Kosovo, the list of Victims Protections, to the Office for the Association of Victims of the Administrative Office of the Specialised Chambers of Kosovo, while the Research Forum and Guide regarding meeting the application application form on the Protection List can be found on the special Web site.