Social Democrat Initiative Chairman Fatmir Limaj has criticised the Special Court’s operation, raising doubts about the integrity of judges who have been part of the juries in the processes against former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders.

During a discussion panel on the topic ‘%Kosovo after September 16th, organised by University College AAB, Limaj said the head of the Special Court has the powers of selecting judges and functioning of the court, but, according to him, has failed to guarantee the integrity of the court troops.

He said her decisions and actions testify to the selection of judges with suspicious integrity and that one of the judges is suspected of interference in his judicial process.

Not just to the witnesses, you’ve seen what happened to the jury that judged our four directors. It means there are doubts about their personal integrity. One of them was in my court process… He is suspected of being exiled, tried to intervene in the judicial process. The chairman of the panel that has tried our four co-workers is one who was in EULEX in Pristina and has been talked about making decisions, political orders from their bosses, Limaj said.

Limaj has criticised the delays in reviewing the Special Court Law in the Kosovo Assembly, naming them irresponsibly and indiscretion on the part of MPs.

Speaking of not examining the issue at the last session, Limaj said the process has stalled since the return of the law to the Assembly and that MPs should give epilogue to the issue.

I believe that what happened to the law, from the time of its adoption until now, is a great incompatibility. It’s an extraordinary responsibility. My invitation is for MPs to be serious and understand what we’re talking about. This law is late and there’s no time for waiting. They should give epilogue to this issue, Limaj said.

Asked about the PDK’s absence of deputies at the session, where the Special Law was expected to be reviewed, Limaj voiced disappointment, calling their behaviour unintelligible.

Disappointing. I’m very disappointed. To me all this is incomprehensible. There should be no responsibility on this level. It’s a big game of feeling and what they were promised there. My invitation is to end this inconsistencies and give epilogue to this law. Failing the hearing because of the lunch extensions is scandalous, Limaj said.

Limaj added that MPs should close the issue as soon as possible, naming it one of the most important topics for the country.