Kuci's defense: Early next year, we are ready for judgment

Hajredin Kuci's defense through lawyer Alexander Admiraal has revealed that in early 2026 they are ready for trial in the case. Hajredin Kuci along with Hashim Thaci, the Smakajn Union, Fadil Fazliu and Isni Ciljan are accused of criminal acts against administration of justice.

“The shield expects to be ready for trial early next year”, says in defence preview, reports “Justice Vowif“, forwarded Periscope.

In addition, Kuci's defense has shown some time periods, which he says is not available.

The defense also informs the Pre-emptive Procedure Court that we have prior commitments that make the defense impossible from January 8th to January 16th 2026, and from March 5th to March 18th 2026”, the statement said.

The defence has also shown that they plan to request forensic analysis of any material that is seized by their client.

“Based in the findings made so far, defence expects to seek further forensic analysis of any material (composed material from Kuci). The defence will be able to make a final decision on this issue once all investigative finds have been revealed”, the defence statement said.

This statement, which was submitted on August 29th 2025, says they are awaiting results for Kuci's electronic equipment and depending on the results of that investigation, will decide whether to conduct further investigations.

The defense also revealed that in case the need arises, he will object to the acceptance of provative material only after the trial - preparation conference. While he said he intends to be summoned to other bases that exclude the accused's criminal responsibility, it depends entirely on the findings of the discovery.

In terms of the case against justice administration, the Smaj Union, Fadil Fazliu and Isni Kilaj were arrested on December 5th 2024 in Kosovo and transferred to the detention facility in DrsK, on December 6th 2024 under the confirmed indictment and spoke on arrest issued 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 Kryeziu) 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.