• Latest
  • Trending
US Embassy: There Will Be A Constitutional Court “Soon”

US Embassy: There Will Be A Constitutional Court “Soon”

August 14, 2019
Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts

Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts

December 3, 2019
IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania

IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania

December 3, 2019
Albania: Future uncertain for thousands of earthquake homeless

Albania: Future uncertain for thousands of earthquake homeless

December 3, 2019
YMCA Kosovo support Albanian families after deadly earthquake

YMCA Kosovo support Albanian families after deadly earthquake

December 1, 2019
Number of human trafficking cases dramatically increase in Belgium

Number of human trafficking cases dramatically increase in Belgium

December 1, 2019
EU mobilises emergency support to Albania after deadly earthquake

EU mobilises emergency support to Albania after deadly earthquake

December 1, 2019
Albania earthquake: Rescue efforts wind down

Albania earthquake: Rescue efforts wind down

November 30, 2019
Mayor Veliaj Uses Earthquake as Propaganda Opportunity

Mayor Veliaj Uses Earthquake as Propaganda Opportunity

November 30, 2019
Four Thousand Albanians Made Homeless after Devastating Earthquake

Four Thousand Albanians Made Homeless after Devastating Earthquake

November 29, 2019
Rama Announces Dubious Anti-corruption Legislation

Rama Announces Dubious Anti-corruption Legislation

November 29, 2019
Reports of Aid Being Refused in Camps, Arrests For Misapropriation

Reports of Aid Being Refused in Camps, Arrests For Misapropriation

November 29, 2019
Fear, evacuations and introspection in Albania after deadly quake

Fear, evacuations and introspection in Albania after deadly quake

November 29, 2019
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Tirana Chronicle
No Result
View All Result
  • Albanian News
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Asia
      • China
      • North Korea
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Military
    • Politics
    • Terrorism
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Science
  • Sports
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
  • Albanian News
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Asia
      • China
      • North Korea
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Military
    • Politics
    • Terrorism
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Science
  • Sports
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
No Result
View All Result
Tirana Chronicle
No Result
View All Result

US Embassy: There Will Be A Constitutional Court “Soon”

August 14, 2019
in Albanian News, Featured, Law, National Security, News
0
Home Albanian News
Post Views: 12

RelatedPosts

Mayor Veliaj Uses Earthquake as Propaganda Opportunity

Rama Announces Dubious Anti-corruption Legislation

Albanian Opposition Welcomes Establishment of Special Anti-corruption Prosecution

Albania’s New General Prosecutor to Be Appointed within 30 Days

Constitutional Court Recognizes Xhaferllari as Member

 

Keeping up with the debunked and absurdist claims that there will be a Constitutional Court “soon,” the US Embassy has published another installment of its video propaganda series on the justice reform. As with the previous video on the justice reform, the recently published video contains incorrect statements and is brimful with wishful thinking.

The US Embassy claims that 8 out of 9 judges at the Constitutional Court were dismissed by the vetting, with only one judge, Vitore Tusha, being confirmed. The video states that therefore 8 new judges need to be nominated. This is incorrect. Tusha’s term has ended, and she needs to be replaced. Therefore 9 new judges are needed.

According to the video, the Constitution has “set standards” as regards the qualification of Constitutional Court judges, and that these standards are “implemented” by the Justice Appointments Council (KED). One of those constitutional standards is that candidates pass the vetting, with the vetting being implemented by the Independent Qualification Commission (KPK), the Special Appeal Chamber (KPA), and the Public Commissioners. However, KED has decided only to wait for the judgment of the KPK, as admitted by KED chair Ardian Dvorani himself. In other words, the nomination process for the 9 necessary judges is notbased on the Constitution.

The video then continues to explain the election procedure, correctly stating that President, Parliament, and High Court each take turns to elect a new judge. However, the video omits the fact that there currently is no High Court, and that the High Judicial Council has violated the deadline to pass the bylaws necessary to elect a new one. President Ilir Meta, who nominates the judges in the High Court, has recently insisted on the drafting of the necessary legislation. Without High Court only two new judges can be elected.

Even if the High Court were elected in the coming months, the KED only accepted candidates for vacancies announced by the President and Parliament, ignoring those of the High Court. This again limits the number of new judges that could be elected within the short term to two.

Of the six vacancies of President and Parliament, the KED has accepted candidates for only 5, which is less than the necessary quorum of 6 Constitutional Court judges to make decision. Furthermore, only a specific ranking of candidates will result in all five vacancies being filled, as several candidates applied for several positions. This will require coordination between Parliament and President, which in the current political atmosphere seems unlikely.

Nevertheless, the US Embassy video claims that this new system “helps to prevent lengthy vacancies.” This is ironic to say the least, as every single deadline in the justice reform process has been violated and the absence of the Constitutional Court has led to a deep political and constitutional crisis.

The video ends with the upbeat message. “this is the way in which Albania will soon have a Constitutional Court.” This is true, if you mean by “soon” somewhere after the new year.

Source :
Exit
Tags: Constitutional Courtjustice reformpropagandaUS Embassy
ShareTweetShare

Related Posts

Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts
Albanian News

Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts

December 3, 2019
IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania
Albanian News

IDF sends aid mission to earthquake-stricken Albania

December 3, 2019
Albania: Future uncertain for thousands of earthquake homeless
Albanian News

Albania: Future uncertain for thousands of earthquake homeless

December 3, 2019
YMCA Kosovo support Albanian families after deadly earthquake
Albanian News

YMCA Kosovo support Albanian families after deadly earthquake

December 1, 2019
Number of human trafficking cases dramatically increase in Belgium
Albanian News

Number of human trafficking cases dramatically increase in Belgium

December 1, 2019
Next Post
Was Tesla Serb or Croat? The Ridiculous and Very Balkan Diplomatic Row

Was Tesla Serb or Croat? The Ridiculous and Very Balkan Diplomatic Row

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

3 × five =

Translate

Popular Post

Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts
Albanian News

Albanian Opposition Supports Government Earthquake Relief Efforts

December 3, 2019
0

  Democratic Party leader Lulzim Basha stated the opposition supports the government in its efforts to help citizens affected by...

Read more
Albania government denies links to organised crime

Albania government denies links to organised crime

May 30, 2019
The Brief: Western Balkans – a test for the EU’s expansion appetite

The Brief: Western Balkans – a test for the EU’s expansion appetite

May 31, 2019
Armaldo Kllogjeri to hold recital at Tirana’s Amphitheatre

Armaldo Kllogjeri to hold recital at Tirana’s Amphitheatre

May 31, 2019
Abu Sayyaf’s Dutch hostage killed in firefight in Sulu

Abu Sayyaf’s Dutch hostage killed in firefight in Sulu

June 1, 2019
  • About Us
  • Creative Commons
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us

Topics

Follow Us

About Us

Tiranachronicle.com is part of Tirana Chronicle Media Group LLC, which delivers daily news around the globe.

© 2011 Tirana Chronicle

No Result
View All Result
  • Albanian News
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Asia
      • China
      • North Korea
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Military
    • Politics
    • Terrorism
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Science
  • Sports
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Olympics
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests

© 2011 Tirana Chronicle