Special Prosecutor Questions Kosovo Public Protector Report on British Defendants
The Special Prosecutor’s Office has indicated it does not recognize the findings of a report concerning British nationals currently under trial at the Specialist Chambers. According to a statement released to RTK on February 2, 2026, the Special Court Public Prosecutor’s institution is the sole authority permitted to manage the proceedings within the court. This follows the publication of a report by a British organization, which raised concerns about the trial process overseen by the Specialist Chambers.
The Republic of Kosovo’s Public Protector had previously expressed these concerns. However, the Special Court stated that the report’s conclusions remain “unclear regarding their status.”
The Special Court emphasized that, “According to the Constitution of Kosovo, the mandate of the Special Chambers Public Prosecutor is for the proceedings in the Court and…” The statement indicated a continued focus on the role of the Special Prosecutor’s Office in overseeing the legal proceedings. The situation highlights a jurisdictional challenge within the Specialist Chambers’ operation, with the Special Prosecutor maintaining control over the interpretation and assessment of related reports.
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This lack of recognition and unclear report status raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation.
What is the status of the British report referenced in the Special Prosecutor’s Office statement?