AJK Condemns Obstruction of “Betimi për Drejtësi” Team by Lawyer Besnik Berisha
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) condemns the obstruction of the Betimi për Drejtësi monitoring team while carrying out their professional duties during a court hearing by lawyer Besnik Berisha, President of the Kosovo Bar Association.
According to the outlet’s report, Mr. Berisha removed and stopped the monitors’ audio recorder during a break in a court session in which he was acting as defense counsel for an accused individual.
AJK strongly condemns this unprecedented and unacceptable interference with media work by a lawyer during a public hearing. It stresses that only the presiding judges have the authority to decide on media presence and recording in court proceedings.
AJK calls on Mr. Berisha to respect the work of journalists and trial monitors reporting on hearings of public interest.
AJK also urges judges to ensure that, in public hearings, journalists are able to work freely and without obstruction from any party.
Photo: Betimi për Drejtësi
