Fazlius' defense: We're going to make an announcement of an actual error as a basis that rules out criminal responsibility.

In its statement handed down on August 29, 2025, Fazliu's defense, represented by lawyer David Young, said defence is in the process of determining the need for evidence from witnesses, reports the “Justice Vow for“, broadcast. Periscope.

Fazliu's “The protection of the Fazlius aims to issue notification of an actual error as a basis that rules out criminal responsibility. The defence will reveal documentary evidence in support of this. At this moment, defence is in the process of determining the need for witness testimony. If the answer is positive, it will reveal relevant evidence accordingly. In any case, it is impossible to seek protection measures”, the defense statement states.

In addition, the defence said it aims to present preliminary money to announce on its proposed basis that rules out criminal responsibility.

Lawyer Young said they are conducting investigation into their case against the administration of justice, in which their client is charged together with Hashim Thaci, the Smakajn Union, Isni Kiljan and Hajredin Kuchin.

“The defence aims to conduct investigations, drafted its plans and took initial steps. Various investigation courses are under way. However, the extent of the necessary investigation has not yet been revealed, at least until the announcement of the SPS Pre-Professive Pre-Profession and witness lists and prove” is said to be on display of defence.

In addition, the defence says it is unable to provide assessments of how long it will take to complete the investigative activities, since any deadlines they now set could vary depending on the outcome of the case.

The defence, however, has announced that at this stage they do not foresee forensic analysis of the extracted materials, but this is not defined.

Similarly, the defence has said it expects it will be ready for the start of the prosecution's case 30 days after the announcement of the preliminary parachute by all sides.

Otherwise, in terms of the case against justice administration, the Smaj Union, Fadil Fazliu and Isni Kilaj were arrested on December 5, 2024 in Kosovo and transferred to the detention facility in TrsK, on December 6, 2024, under the confirmed indictment and reported arrest by The Hague.

While, Thaci has been handed over to the warrant at the detention facility at The Hague on December 5th, 2024, always according to the DK's announcement.

In contrast, Hajredin Kuci has been handed over to the confirmed indictment and the call to appear before the court of preliminary procedure for the first presentation, which was held December 9th.

According to the indictment, Thaci individually and through joint actions with groups; The band Fazliu (Fadil Fazliu and Fahri Fazliu), the Smaj Group (Bashkim Smaj, Blerim Shala and Artan Behrami) and the Kilaj Group (Isni Kilaj and Vlasnim Mayoriu) have followed a pattern of conduct to prevent official persons from performing official duties.

The indictment says Thaci has led and participated in these efforts through his visits to detention facilities during the time he was detained under his trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

It says that members of the Fazliu Group, the Smaj Group and the Kilaj Group were co-ordinated to influence SPS witnesses during the unprincipled visits of July 2nd, September 9th and October 6th 2023.

As a result, three counts of obstructing the official person in carrying out official duties bear against Thaci three counts of violations of the procedure's secrecy and four counts of disobedience to the court.

While, Kilaj, Smaj and Fazliu are accused of trying to prevent official persons from performing official duties and disobeying the tribunal. However, Kuci has two counts of contempt of court.