The session of the Kosovo Judicial Council, where the request of the Acting President and the notices of withdrawal by Serb judges and staff were expected to be reviewed, failed to be held.
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The failure to hold the session came as a result of an open clash between KGJK members and the presiding chair Rrustem Thaqi.
Member Bashkim Hyseni insisted that this issue be treated as the first item on the agenda, asking for explanations why the handling of the resignations of Serb community representatives had been delayed for four years.
“It should have been the first issue, because since their resignation these individuals have been kept in the system without constitutional and legal grounds. The KGJK should have acted earlier. This is beyond any reasonable deadline. A resignation can be revoked when it is fresh, not after four years. It creates instability and undermines legal certainty,” declared Hyseni.
Presiding chair Thaqi responded that he bore no responsibility for this delay, emphasizing that he had been appointed to head the institution only recently.
During the session it was also proposed that the second item, “Election of the Deputy Chair,” be postponed to a later meeting due to the absence of new member Afërdita Bytyçi, who is a candidate for this post.
A similar proposal was also made for reviewing the mandates of members of standing committees. Member Artan Abazi opposed this postponement, calling it unnecessary and emphasizing the need to make the council functional. “It is an unnecessary proposal. This council has been held hostage without working for six months through our own fault. Why is it not being made functional today? I propose that the item not be removed,” said Abazi.
Member Ahmet Imami explained that in previous meetings the establishment of commissions had been proposed, but it was awaited for the new members to join in. “I propose that this item be removed to give her the opportunity to be part of it as well. I agree that we are delayed, those resignations have had their effect,” Imami stated.
The debate escalated when Thaqi asked Hyseni not to misuse his position in the presence of the public. “You cannot hold me responsible. You are seeking attention and it’s not correct. Let’s not misuse our position,” he said. Hyseni retorted: “You are the chair and you should know it, you must know. Justice should serve justice.”
Thaqi replied that he would be dedicated to the duty, but not by serving daily attention. Despite the appeal for respect, members began to boycott the meeting, which ended without result.
