Italy’s Embassy in Kosovo has expressed concern over the possibility that Kosovo’s Assembly will vote tomorrow on amendments to the Law on Specialised Chambers.
In its response, the embassy has estimated that the proposed changes raise serious concerns about meeting Kosovo’s international commitments and respecting the fundamental principles of rule of law.
According to the embassy, concerns are particularly related to the independence of the judiciary, the protection of victims and witnesses, the continuation of procedural rights and effective accountability. Also, according to her, changes raise questions about their constitutionality.
The Italian Embassy has announced that, since the return of the law to the Assembly for review, it has conveyed its concerns and expectations to Kosovo authorities.
She has stressed that she has called for preliminary consultations prior to the adoption of any changes, in line with Kosovo’s international pledges.
Sorry that these consultations have not yet been held, says the response.
In the end, the embassy estimates that the law in the current form will serve neither the interests of Kosovo nor the interests of individuals who have recently been condemned by Kosovo’s specialised Chambers.
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