Specialist continues detention to Krasniqi, Selimi

“U n VIEW the continuation of Mr. Krasniqi; and b) U DHAIN PSP to present parachutes for the upcoming review of Mr. Krasniqi no later than Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with later writing parachutes after the deadline set out in Rule 76”, the decision said.

The ruling is said to have indicated that Krasniqi's detention remains proportional, writes the Law on Justice

“ZPS argues that, given all factors, Mr. Krasniqi remains proportional. To that end, the ZPS refers to previous findings of the panel that: (i) Mr. Krasniqi is charged with ten counts of serious international crimes, in which he allegedly plays an important role; (ii) if convicted, he may face a long sentence; (ii) continuing risks under Article 4150b)émi) and (ii) cannot be sufficiently tamed with the implementation of alternative reasonable measures; (iv) the case against Mr. Krasniqi is complex; (v) there is a climate of witness intimidation as described earlier; and (vi) progress continues to take place in this case”, the decision says.

While Krasniqi's defence in his statements has said continuing detention for their client is unproportional.

Krasniqi's “The defense argues that Mr. Krasniqi is unproportionate. 76 It states, in particular, that the past 40 months in custody are a considerable period of time for a person who has not been convicted of any crime. Moreover, it states that the recent modification of conditions to detention facilities has already had a significant impact on Mr. Krasniqi and his family visits, which, on the other hand, affect his welfare and the right to family life”, are said to be the decision.

While, in its completion, the panel of judges has said that continuing detention for another two months for Krasniqi is also needed reasonable in specific circumstances of the case.

Rexhep Selimi continues detention

In Kosovo Specialised Chambers ( The DPSK in The Hague has been in a decision to continue detention for another two months, Rexhep Selimi.

The decision was made on March 15, 2024, by the chairman of the court, Charles Smith III.

For the reasons mentioned above, the panel through this: U n VIEW the continuation of Mr. Selimi; and U He wants the ZPS to present the parachute for the next review of Mr. Selimi no later than Wednesday, April 24, 2024, with every answer and response after the deadline set in Rule 76”, says the verdict.

The panel is said to be convinced that there is a danger that Selimi will prevent the management of the TSF procedures and commit other crimes against those perceived as KLA opponents, including the impact on witnesses.

In its statements, the SPS had indicated that there is no alternative measure that sufficiently eases the risks of committing further crimes by Selimi. Even in this review of the detention measure, Z. The SP has indicated that nothing has changed since the preliminary review of the detention when the panel had concluded that all dangers of obstructing procedures can be effectively managed only at the detention facility.

On the other hand, the SPS has reportedly indicated that Selimi's behaviour poses a higher risk, as evidenced by the panel by modified the detention conditions as well as by imposing strict measures against him.

The ZPS has indicated that given all factors, continuing detention of Selim is reasonable.

“ZPS states that, given all factors, Mr. Selimi continues to be reasonable. To that end, the SPS refers to the panel's conclusion that: (i) Mr. Selimi is charged with ten counts of serious international crimes, and allegedly played an important role in their preparation; (ii) may have a long sentence, if convicted; (ii) procedures are complex; (iv) risks according to Article 41506)) cannot be softened in a sense by pre-stopping measures; (v) there is a climate of witness intimidation; and (vi) the judgment has begun”, the decision says.

While, in his findings, the panel of judges has suggested that there is a climate of witness intimidation in the matter.

Similarly, the panel has found that continuing detention for another two months against Wessel is reasonable and necessary.

“in light of the above developments, as well as the fact that there are continuing risks for preventing procedure and committing further crimes, none of which can be sufficiently tamed with implementing reasonable alternative measures, the panel finds that Mr. Selimi for another two months is necessary and reasonable in the specific circumstances of the” case, said in the ruling, among other things.

Otherwise, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office, on September 30th, 2022, has handed over the confirmed amended indictment against Hashim Thaci, Kadri Veselini, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi, which consists of ten points of charges, where the latter are charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity.

On April 29th 2022, the Specialised Prosecutor's Office had handed over a amended indictment to Hashim Thaci, Kadri Wessel, Rexhepi and Jakup Krasniqi, where four indictees have committed war crimes even in Gjilan, Budakov and Semtish.

On November 9th 2020, in their first appearances, Hashim Thaci's Jakup Krasniqi has been declared innocent of the charges placed on them. Wessel has also been declared in his presentation on November 10th, as has Rexhep Selimi on November 11th.