The Law for Specialized Rooms Contention

The establishment of the Special Court was initially not welcomed.

Someone even said MPs didn't know what they were voting for.

Various positions took place even within political parties.

But it was August 2015 when, by 82 votes for, 5 against a abstention, the assembly approved the No. 24 amendment representing the first step toward establishing the Court.

The law would regulate the organisation, functions and jurisdiction of the Specialised Chambers and Prosecutor's Office.

Their establishment under this law is necessary for the fulfillment of international obligations to protect human rights.

Specialised rooms are considered an integral part of any level of the court system in Kosovo, but have priority over all other courts in the country.

They function under applicable criminal laws that have been in effect between January 1st 1998 and December 31, 2000, and have jurisdiction over criminal acts allegedly initiated or carried out in Kosovo.

Investigations under this law are conducted for each person, and the official position does not relieve them of criminal responsibility.

Nor are those who have implemented the ways of government or superiors.

Law specialised rooms can exploit evidence that has been collected during criminal investigations prior to their founding, including investigations by Kosovo police authorities and Kosovo state prosecutor.

Meanwhile, the prison sentence in the event there are sentences will take place in one state that the president of the Specialised Chambers appoints.