Former judge reporting on EULEX scandals denied special testimony

The trial court in the case of Hysni Gucatit and Nasim Haradinaj has rejected the lawyer's proposal that Simmons be a witness.

The verdict was issued by Chief Judge Charles Smith with the reasoning that this witness has no connection to the investigation.

The former colleagues in EULEX were also avoided by Charles Smith-Malcolm Simmons. This was after the current Special Judge in the case of Haradinaj's Gucatt, Malcolm Simmons, charged him with interference and pressure in judicial processes as they worked in EULEX.

The Court's decision was formalised even after objections by the prosecution that Simmons be invited as a witness.

The subterfuge aims to invite someone who testified in the Kosovo Assembly. This jury is not related to Parliament. This courtroom is not the forum for him to express his concerns. His statements with complaints and criticism EULEX is not linked to today's Special Work. His statement gives groundless positions for Specialised Chambers”, James Pache from SPS said.

Lawyers argued why Simmons should cool off.

We have shown that these witnesses have public interest. Their statements are important, and I don't think this topic should continue”, said Nasim Haradinaj's lawyer.

Hysni Gucati's lawyer had another.

“Procuroria has asked questions for Gucat for 10 hours. This is strange”, Jonathan Rees said.

At this session it has become known that police have submitted guarantees for implementing house arrest, and that document is expected to translate for the parties.

The opening words of defence for this process will be given Friday.