THE KOSOVO SPECIALIST CHAMBERS IN TERMS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

Several international mechanisms have been set up to prosecute humanitarian law violations during the independence process of Kosovo. First, hybrid mechanisms called “Regulation 64 Panels” were established under the UNMIK administration, and after Kosovo’s declaration of independence, these proceedings were continued through the EULEX mission. On the other hand, the Kosovo Liberation Army has been alleged various charges such as human organ trafficking. The prosecution of these allegations has come up especially with the influence of the EU and the United States. The “Kosovo Specialist Chambers” has been established to prosecute those allegations. In this article, first, the UNMIK and EULEX missions will be examined. Second, the structure and the character of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, which can be regarded as a new hybrid court, will be compared with other international hybrid courts