Following the first-instance judgments against Thaci, Veseli, Selimi and Krasniqi, a complex appeals process lies ahead that could continue for years before the appellate, Supreme Court and Constitutional Court instances. At the same time, initiatives to abolish the Specialist Chambers face serious legal and political obstacles, as well as opposition from Pristina’s Western allies. Under the law adopted by the parliament in Pristina 11 years ago, all these judicial bodies are composed of international judges selected from the roster of 23 judges of the Specialist Chambers. Hashim Thaci’s four previous referrals to the Specialist Chamber of the Constitutional Court have all been unsuccessful.