Killing the judge in Tirana, KLG drafts emergency security plan in Albanian courts

At the October 10 meeting, K The LG announced it will analyse the current security situation in institutions, including infrastructure, technical equipment and staff training.

According to official announcement, K The LG has called for obtaining detailed information from every court on existing security measures, equipment such as scanners, cameras, metal detectors and their functioning, standardising procedures and training staff in risk situations management.

After data analysis, K The LDR has proposed Establishing an Inter-institution working group, with participation from:

• Ministry of Justice,
• Interior Ministry,
• State police,
• Attorney's High Council,
• and other law enforcement institutions.

The goal of this group will be to draft standard security protocols for each court and improve the legal framework under the best international practices.

K The LG has also decided to seek help from local government for Building eight new buildingsOr the first-instance courts, as well as the establishment of new buildings of the Court of the General Jurydiction and the Court of the First Stairway Tirana.

Council urges courts to implement projects within budgetary terms and seek KLGR-owned transition of existing buildings, to guarantee institutional independence.

The plan for the measures includes co-operation with AKEP and AMA, preventing improper language against judges on social networks and online media.

Likewise, K The LG has proposed that the amphitheater hall at the “Justice Policy” take the name of the late Judge Astrit Kalaya, while request has been submitted to give him the title “Witness of the Homeland”.

In conclusion, the Council stresses that it remains committed to ensuring a secure, independent and functional justice system, in the service of citizens and the rule of law.