The High Inspector of Justice expresses his deep shock in regard to the killing by gunfire of Judge Astrit Kalaja in the line of duty and the wounding of two citizens, within the premises of the Court of Appeal of General Jurisdiction in Tirana,
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 horrendous 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 instance, we must engage without wasting time in guaranteeing the inviolability of every representative of justice who exercises his /her duty in the name of the law.
Expressing solidarity with the judiciary, I encourage every judge and every prosecutor, beyond this horrifying incident, to continue their duties by enforcing the law.
