The Special Court has extended the pre-trial detention for Hashim Thaçi concerning his case and related judicial matters. The court determined that maintaining this measure “remains reasonable and proportionate at this moment,” despite finding that Thaçi does not present a risk of escape. This decision was reached after a periodic review of the pre-trial detention status.
The Special Court ordered that the former President of Kosovo should remain detained pending the conclusion of the proceedings. In its detailed reasoning, Judge Christopher Gosnell noted several factors supporting the continuation of the detention. Specifically, the judge assessed that Thaçi maintains strong family and social connections within Kosovo.
Furthermore, the court highlighted that Thaçi’s voluntary handover to The Hague in 2020 suggests no propensity for him to flee the jurisdiction. The extension of the pre-trial detention indicates the court’s assessment that the ongoing judicial process necessitates continued custody. The ruling emphasizes that while the immediate risk of escape has been mitigated, the current legal framework deems the detention measure appropriate to ensure the integrity of the ongoing trial proceedings.
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