Alaudin Malaj denied candidacy for member of the Constitutional Court

2026-04-15 16:58:45Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Alaudin Malaj denied candidacy for member of the Constitutional Court

The Judicial Appointments Council (JAC) has officially decided to ban Alaudin Malaj from running for the position of judge in the Constitutional Court.

The decision relates to the vacancy announced by the President of the Republic on October 31, 2025.

"The Judicial Appointments Council (JAC), in full composition of its members and with the participation of invited representatives, in accordance with point 2, article 233 of law no. 115/2016, "On the governing bodies of the justice system", held its next meeting on Wednesday, 15.04.2026, according to the agenda published in the official announcement.

After the presentation of the reports prepared by the rapporteurs, for the candidates who have applied for the vacant positions announced by the Institution of the President of the Republic, the Judicial Appointments Council decided:

"The ban on the candidacy of Mr. Alaudin Malaj, for the vacant position of judge in the Constitutional Court, announced by the President of the Republic, on 31.10.2025," states the decision taken today by the Constitutional Court.

Alaudin Malaj was a former president of the Tirana Court of Appeal. Five years ago, due to his resignation before the vetting, the Independent Qualification Commission, after accepting his resignation, decided to ban Malaj from being appointed to the Justice system for a period of 15 years.


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