Murder of Judge Astrit Kalaja/ ILD Reacts: Safety should be an absolute priority for everyone

2025-10-06 19:20:00, Aktualitet CNA

Murder of Judge Astrit Kalaja/ ILD Reacts: Safety should be an absolute priority

The High Inspectorate of Justice has reacted to the murder of judge Astrit Kalaja, which occurred in one of the courtrooms of the Court of Appeal.

The response states that this tragic event affects the entire judiciary, the justice system, the rule of law and every public institution. It is also emphasized that security should be an absolute priority for everyone.

FULL RESPONSE:

The High Inspector of Justice expresses his deep shock at the killing of Judge Astrit Kalaja in the line of duty, within the premises of the Tirana Court of Appeal, and the injury of two citizens by gunfire.

The High Inspector of Justice expresses his deepest condolences to the family, relatives, colleagues and friends of Judge Astrit Kalaja. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured in this serious act.

Today's tragedy, which took the life of a magistrate, affects the entire judiciary, the justice system, the rule of law, and every public institution.

Security must be an absolute priority for everyone. In the institutions of the justice system and every state law enforcement agency, we must engage without wasting time in guaranteeing the inviolability of every representative of justice who exercises his duty in the name of the law.

Expressing solidarity with the judiciary, I encourage every judge and every prosecutor, beyond this serious incident, to continue their duties by enforcing the law./CNA