British Embassy: We fear amendments to Specialist Chambers Law will undermine Kosovo’s relations with its partners

The British Embassy in Pristina said that it feared the proposed amendments to the Law on the Specialist Chambers would undermine Kosovo’s relations with its international partners and the countries that support it.

“The United Kingdom notes the intention of the Kosovo Assembly to vote again on the law amending and supplementing the Law on the Specialist Chambers. We fear that the proposed amendments will do nothing to advance Kosovo’s core interests and will undermine its relations with international partners and the countries that support it,” the Embassy said in a statement on Facebook.

The Embassy added that it was fully aware of the strong reactions prompted by the recent judgments, but stressed that Kosovo’s objectives could best be achieved “by Kosovo continuing to uphold its international obligations and its commitment to accountability, justice and the rule of law.”

“We encourage the Assembly to take the time for further consultations, both internally and with the EU and other international allies, in order to find a better solution,” the British Embassy said.

The European Union has also expressed concern over the possibility of a vote on the legislative amendments in the Assembly tomorrow, with its Office in Pristina stressing the need for consultations before any amendments are adopted, in accordance with Kosovo’s international obligations.

The German Embassy in Kosovo expressed similar concerns shortly afterward.