{"id":77613,"date":"2025-04-02T20:46:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T18:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=77613"},"modified":"2025-04-02T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:22:28","slug":"spak-publishes-2024-annual-report-key-challenges-that-require-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/spak-publishes-2024-annual-report-key-challenges-that-require-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"SPAK Publishes 2024 Annual Report: Key Challenges That Require Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"360\">The Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has released its 2024 annual report, outlining achievements in fighting corruption and organized crime, while also identifying ongoing challenges that require legal reforms and stronger institutional support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"396\">\u00a0External Pressure on SPAK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"789\">One of the main concerns raised is the external pressure exerted on SPAK by organized crime, political actors, and media outlets. According to the report, such interference threatens both the constitutional independence of the institution and the effectiveness and integrity of its investigations. SPAK calls for coordinated institutional action to safeguard its autonomy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"850\">\u00a0Status of Special Prosecutors After Mandate Expiry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1123\">The lack of a clear legal definition regarding the status of special prosecutors after their mandate ends remains unresolved. This uncertainty, SPAK warns, could affect the professional standards of investigations and disrupt the continuity of major cases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1156\">\u00a0Lack of Legal Advisors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1380\">The report highlights the absence of legal advisors as a significant issue impacting the quality of investigations and the defense of cases at all levels of the judiciary, including the Constitutional Court.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1444\">\u00a0Low Number of Case Referrals from Public Institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1716\">Another challenge is the low number of referrals from public institutions, including the State Police, regarding cases of corruption and organized crime. SPAK calls for closer cooperation and greater commitment from these entities to tackle criminal activity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1761\">\u00a0Case Management System Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"2033\">Although SPAK finalized the development of case management system modules in December 2024, the process has been put on hold due to the conclusion of a supporting project by ICITAP. SPAK expects the system to be completed within 2025 using EU funding.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2064\">\u00a0SPAK\u2019s Analysis Unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2311\">The establishment of an analysis unit to support complex investigations and international reporting remains a challenge. SPAK is currently working with international experts to design a suitable model aligned with its institutional needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2371\">\u00a0Extradition Issues and Special Court Jurisdiction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2414\">The report highlights two critical issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2547\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2547\">Lack of jurisdiction by special courts to review foreign requests for the recognition and execution of criminal decisions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2670\">Ongoing problems with the non-extradition of Albanian nationals located or arrested in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2706\">\u00a0Need for Legal Amendments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"3015\">To address these issues, SPAK proposes amendments to Law No. 95\/2016 (\u201cOn the organization and functioning of institutions to fight corruption and organized crime\u201d) and other related legislation. 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