Veliaj filed an appeal requesting that the existing precautionary security measure be replaced with a less restrictive alternative. This matter was heard by the High Court this Tuesday. In parallel proceedings, the Constitutional Court had initiated a review of another request concerning personal liberty, specifically examining the proportionality of the security measure in relation to his official capacity as the Mayor of Tirana.
Previously, the Constitutional Court had issued a decision emphasizing that the High Court must determine whether the imposition of an “arrest in prison” measure infringed upon his rights to elect and exercise public mandate. However, in its ruling this Tuesday, the High Court decided not to modify the existing security measure placed upon Veliaj. As of this report, Erion Veliaj remains in pre-trial detention, a status that has been in effect since February 10, 2025.
The legal proceedings continue to involve multiple judicial bodies. The High Court’s decision represents a significant development in the ongoing legal review. Meanwhile, the SPAK has also issued related communications concerning the case.
The proceedings highlight the ongoing judicial scrutiny regarding the appropriate balance between security requirements and the constitutional rights of public officials, with the various courts addressing different aspects of the pre-trial measure.
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