The vetting process is considered one of the most important anti-corruption operations that Albania has ever undertaken, with the aim of restoring trust in justice, within the framework of justice reform. Despite several dismissals and controversial confirmations, Vetingu continues to be considered a model of success that should be followed by other countries in the region. At the end of 2022, the Vetting Commission took stock of the 4-year justice filtering process.
Out of 805 judges and prosecutors, 201 subjects did not pass the vetting filter. Out of about 600 prosecutors and judges, more than half are no longer part of the judiciary, while 94 subjects have resigned, avoiding the confrontation with Vetting.
Shqiptarja.com brings the complete list of prosecutors and judges who resigned from 2018 to the end of 2022. During 2022, 15 subjects resigned, including judges Artan Gjermeni, Pajtime Fetah, Arben Lera, Flora Hasimi, Sokol Tona , Bedir Qori, etc., as well as prosecutors Esmeralda Ndoci and Ida Ahmetlli.
Previously, the former chief prosecutor Adriatik Llalla, convicted of concealing wealth, the former chief prosecutor of Tirana Petrit Fusha, the brother of Lulzim Basha, Erlindi Basha, legal assistant at the Supreme Court, former members of the Supreme and Constitutional Court such as Arjana resigned Fullani, Aleksandër Muskaj, Mirela Fana, Andi Celiku, Evelina Qirjako, Guxim Zenelaj, Bensik Imeraj, Vladimir Kristo and Sokol Berberi. Presidents of courts and prosecutors, well-known names of justice such as Gjin Gjoni, Alaudin Malaj, Mimoza Brahimi, Agim Bendo, Astrit Haxhialushi, etc. have resigned.
Resignations have created serious vacancies, especially in the Courts of Appeal, increasing the stock of files. In order to alleviate the crisis of shortages, the HCJ promoted judges of the first level, appointing them to the Appeal. Meanwhile, the crisis in the Supreme and Constitutional Court has already been over for a year.
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Zeta Tërpollari, judge in Lushnje
Pajtime Fetah, judge of Elbasan
Arben Lera, judge in Korça
Artan Gjermeni, judge in Tirana
Flora Hasimi, judge in Durrës
Bedri Qori, judge in Tirana,
Miranda Konica, judge in Elbasan
Petrit Bica, prosecutor in Tirana
Arjan Aliaj, judge in Tirana
Anila Capo, judge of Tirana
Sokol Tona, judge in Tirana
Esmeralda Ndoci, Shkodër prosecutor
Ida Ahmetlli, Tirana prosecutor
Eugen Papandile, Secretary General of the Constitutional Court
Olta Aliaj, adviser in the Constitutional Court
Julian Kristo, prosecutor in Korça
Armanda Xhaferri, prosecutor of Elbasan
Skender Damini, judge Apeli Vlorë
Ermira Tafani, prosecutor of Elbasan
Elidon Papazisi, judge Gjirokastër
Ardian Kalia, Court of Tirana
Ergys Selamani, Court of Fier
Arben Mullaj, Court of Tirana
Gent Pejon, legal assistant
Piro Sota, Judge of Fier
Lual Lusha, Court of Kavaja
Agron Gjana, Durrës prosecutor's office
Ahmet Metaliaj, Court of Tirana
Mimoza Brahimi (Kajo), Court of Tirana
Granit Shahu, prosecutor of Tirana
Anila Galanxhi, prosecutor of Tirana
Ergys Gashi, Durrës Administrative Court of First Instance
Izet Salaj, Gjirokastra Court of Appeal
Fatbardh Çonikun, Court of Elbasan, assigned to the Supreme Court
Kostika Çobanaqi, Court of Berat
Henrik Ligori, former Prosecutor's Office for Serious Crimes
Pellumb Vehbi, Gjirokastra Court
Rasim Doda, Judge in Saranda
Dhurata Balla, judge in Tirana,
Gramoz Levanaj, Judge of Appeal in Tirana
Arjana Fullani, Supreme Court
Aleksandër Muskaj, Supreme Court
Mirela Fana, Supreme Court
Andi Celiku, Supreme Court
Evelina Qirjako, Supreme Court
Guxim Zenelaj Supreme Court
Bensik Imeraj, Constitutional Court
Vladimir Kristo, Constitutional Court
Sokol Berberi, Constitutional Court
Adriatik Llalla, chief prosecutor
Petrit Fusha, former chief prosecutor of Tirana.
Gjin Gjoni, Court of Appeal
Alaudin Malaj, Court of Appeal
Agim Bendo, Judge of Appeal
Astrit Haxhialushi, Judge of Appeal
Sulejman Tola, prosecutor in the Kruje District Prosecutor's Office.
Ilir Çeliku, judge, Vlora Court of Appeal.
Ilir Pashaj, judge Elbasan Court of First Instance
Metush Saraçi, former head of the Court of Appeal in Tirana
Rezarta Mataj, Court of Tirana
Zihni Shahu, the president of the Court of Elbasan
Regleta Panajoti, Court of Tirana
Nezir Gjoka, Tirana Prosecutor
Agim Dilka, the prosecutor in Elbasan
Joana Qeleshi, chief prosecutor of Durrës
Fran Prendi, Special Court
Ndue Gjura, inspector at the former KLD, judge in Durrës
Adrian Nezha, Tirana prosecutor
Ermir Beta, prosecutor in Berat
Bujar Hoxha, Tirana prosecutor
Bilbil Mete, General Prosecutor's Office
Erion Pustina, prosecutor of Pogradec
Marina Rraboshta, Shkodër Court of Appeal
Ketra Bajrami, Court of Saranda
Liljana Sulollari (Baku), Serious Crimes Court
Stavri Kallço, Court of Appeal Korçë
Tomor Skreli, Gjirokastra Court of Appeal
Ajrana Liço, Court of Tirana
Petraq Dhimitri, Durrës Court of Appeal
Rabiana Halili, Durrës Prosecutor's Office
Genci Sinjari, Court of Durrës
Amarildo Laçi, Administrative Court
Marjana Shtjefni, Shkodra prosecutor
Njazi Seferi, Tirana Prosecutor
Arben Zefi, Court of Shkodra
Ema Gashi, Court of Durrës
Liradin Lira, Court of Pogradec
Merita Xhani, Durrës Court
Eneida Civici (Abazaj), Court of Tirana
Brunilda Kasmi, Court of Tirana
Erlindi Basha, legal assistant at the Supreme Court
Eritan Shehu, legal assistant at the Supreme Court
Elona Kana, legal adviser at the Supreme Court
Adnand Berdica, legal assistant at the Supreme Court