‘Vetting in Kosovo’. A Two-Dimensional Perspective and Missing Criteria

In this paper, the objective is to explore the concept of vetting in Kosovo as a crucial aspect of the justice system reform. The research delves into the historical background of the justice system in Kosovo, the previous vetting process conducted in 2009, and the current challenges in implementing a comprehensive vetting system. The study utilizes a qualitative research method, analyzing governmental reports, international assessments, and legal literature on transitional justice. The results highlight the deficiencies of past vetting processes, the ambiguities in the current vetting initiative, and the lack of clear structural parameters. The implications of the study suggest that a successful vetting process in Kosovo requires clear targets, criteria, sanctions, design, scope, schedule, rationality, and coherence to establish trust in institutional justice and ensure impartiality. Addressing these parameters is crucial for the effective transformation of the justice system in Kosovo on a comprehensive level.