Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha’s request to participate in the plenary sessions was refused. A few days ago, through lawyers, Berisha made a request to be released from house arrest and to participate in the Assembly, but this was not accepted by the Special Prosecutor’s Office.
“The person under investigation Sali Berisha (represented by his defenders Sokol Mêngjesi and Genci Gjokutaj) filed on 15.01.2024 a request by which he requested his permission to participate in the plenary sessions of the Assembly, in the capacity of the deputy. After being familiar with the content of this request, with the decision dated 18.01.2024, the Prosecutors have decided not to accept it”, the announcement states.
LAWYERS REQUEST
His lawyers addressed a request to SPAK prosecutors emphasizing that this is a constitutional right. Another argument accompanying this request is the fact that there is no final decision against Sali Berisha.
“In the conditions when Sali Berisha is a member of the Assembly, chosen by the sovereign, it is necessary for him to exercise his functions as a Member of the Assembly. For this reason, since you are the prosecuting body, we ask for your approval and permission that Mr. Berisha in the manner and time that is absolutely necessary to go, participate and exercise his functions in the plenary sessions of the Assembly in fulfillment of the political rights and freedoms provided by the Constitution of the country, but also to fulfill his obligations towards the electorate who has chosen him.”
We remind you that former Prime Minister Sali Berisha was summoned by SPAK to be questioned on January 23 at 10:00.
