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Supporting Grup Yorum Music Band Banned as Well

Supporting Grup Yorum Music Band Banned as Well

After four inmates from Van Prison went on a three-day hunger strike in support of hunger striking Grup Yorum music band members, the inmates have been “laid off from their paid jobs in prison for a month”.

4 November 2019

Prison Administration Bans Visitor for Four Months Because of 'Greeting' an Inmate

Prison Administration Bans Visitor for Four Months Because of 'Greeting' an Inmate

Ülkü Şeyda Başaraner has been banned for "endangering the security of the institution" after she saluted an inmate with hand.

1 November 2019

Constitutional Court Ruling on ‘Banner Case’: Opinions Can Disturb Society

Constitutional Court Ruling on ‘Banner Case’: Opinions Can Disturb Society

The Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on students sentenced to pay a fine for opening a banner at university: “The right to assembly and demonstration does not solely protect the views and opinions accepted by the wider society."

1 November 2019

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that the freedom of expression of DTP’s Hatice Çoban was violated after she was convicted due to a speech. The Court has ruled that Turkey shall pay 2,500 Euro in damages.

30 October 2019

Trial Without Hearing, Defendant Without Defense, Ruling Without Prosecutor's Opinion

'SIMPLE PROCEDURE' PASSES INTO LAW

Trial Without Hearing, Defendant Without Defense, Ruling Without Prosecutor's Opinion

The practice of "simple procedure" will completely "remove the act of judgment" in cases where most dissidents are being tried, according to lawyer Güçlü Sevimli.

24 October 2019

Complaints of 23 Inmates Shared with Ministry of Justice in 6 Petitions

Complaints of 23 Inmates Shared with Ministry of Justice in 6 Petitions

Submitting 6 petitions to the Ministry of Justice, the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) has shared the complaints of 23 inmates, who have written that they are not allowed to receive daily Yeni Yaşam and their letters are arbitrarily seized.

21 October 2019

‘I Used Force Within Legal Boundaries’, Said Officer Who Broke the Arm of a Protester

‘I Used Force Within Legal Boundaries’, Said Officer Who Broke the Arm of a Protester

Having his arm broken during police intervention, Danacı faces a lawsuit for “membership of an organization”. The police officer who broke his arm is charged with “exceeding the limit in using force” and “deliberately injuring in a way to break bones”.

21 October 2019

Law Put Aside Upon the Instruction of Ministry

Law Put Aside Upon the Instruction of Ministry

In response to an inmate’s demand to listen to radio in Kocaeli Prison, the court has concluded that “he is legally entitled to have a radio in prison, but cannot use this right upon the instruction of Ministry of Justice”.

17 October 2019

Maximum Period of Arrest 'Reduced from Five Years to Five Years'

FIRST PACKAGE OF JUDICIAL REFORM APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT

Maximum Period of Arrest 'Reduced from Five Years to Five Years'

It is claimed that periods of arrest will be reduced by the reform package which limits it to two years in the investigation stage but after a lawsuit is opened, it increases to five years.

17 October 2019

Court of Appeals Upholds 159-Year Prison Term for Progressive Lawyers Association Members

Court of Appeals Upholds 159-Year Prison Term for Progressive Lawyers Association Members

The court has rejected all the objections on the merits, making the final judgment for six lawyers. The arrest of the six lawyers will continue.

16 October 2019

Constitutional Court: Prison Board Not Have Authority to Block Letters on Rights Violations

Constitutional Court: Prison Board Not Have Authority to Block Letters on Rights Violations

Two inmates' letters to parliamentarians on rights violations in the prison were not sent by the prison administration.

10 October 2019

US Law Comes Out of Judicial Reform Package: 'Plea Bargaining'

US Law Comes Out of Judicial Reform Package: 'Plea Bargaining'

Plea bargaining, one of the most controversial practices in the US that leads to wrongful convictions, will be implemented in Turkey if the draft amendment is approved.

25 September 2019

Constitutional Court Rules for Retrial in 'Operation Return to Life' Case

Constitutional Court Rules for Retrial in 'Operation Return to Life' Case

Concluding the application of the family of T.Y., who lost an eye because of a hand grenade explosion in the Operation Return to Life, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the right to life is violated and a retrial shall be held.

12 September 2019

Constitutional Court Rules for 100 Thousand Liras of Compensation for 'Unlawful Arrest'

Constitutional Court Rules for 100 Thousand Liras of Compensation for 'Unlawful Arrest'

Concluding the individual applications of four people who were arrested for periods of one to three years, the Constitutional Court ruled a total of 100 thousand liras of non-pecuniary damage shall be paid to them "because the arrests were not lawful".

11 September 2019

Writer Başkaya Faces up to 7,5 Years in Prison

Writer Başkaya Faces up to 7,5 Years in Prison

Explaining his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has requested Başkaya be penalized according to Article 7/2 of the Anti-Terror Law and a criminal complaint be filed against him for "publicly degrading the Republic of Turkey."

10 September 2019

Kızıltepe JİTEM Case Drops Due to Statutory Limitations, Court Says ‘No Organization’

Kızıltepe JİTEM Case Drops Due to Statutory Limitations, Court Says ‘No Organization’

Ruling in Kızıltepe JİTEM case: Charges of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution have been dropped due to violation of statutory limitations, defendants charged with leadership and membership of an organization have been acquitted.

9 September 2019

'There's No Work Safety, It is Only on Paper'

OCCUPATIONAL HOMICIDE AT CONSTRUCTION SITE

'There's No Work Safety, It is Only on Paper'

Two workers fell and lost their lives at a bulding under construction in İzmir. Speaking to bianet about the occupational homicide, construction worker Kalın said, "They began working that day. We didn't even know their names properly."

6 September 2019

Police Checks if Activist is Home at 2.30 in the Morning

Police Checks if Activist is Home at 2.30 in the Morning

Nazan Bozkurt has said the police come to her house at 02.30 am and checked if she is home because of a house arrest verdict that was appealed.

3 September 2019

'Both the Numbers of Incoming and Leaving Refugees Increase'

'Both the Numbers of Incoming and Leaving Refugees Increase'

We talked about Turkey's recent refugee policies and how refugees have been affected by the recent developments with Pırıl Erçoban from the Mülteci-Der and Andrew Gardner from Amnesty International.

3 September 2019

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

Attorney Karaman, prior to Demirtaş's hearing at the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR, assessed yesterday's release verdict to bianet: "I asked for a release a few days ago, they refused. What has changed and they rule for a release now?"

3 September 2019

Police Violence Against Lawyer: ‘What About Your Attorneyship Now?’

Police Violence Against Lawyer: ‘What About Your Attorneyship Now?’

Subjected to battery, insults and swear words of police officers in front of his house in Antalya, lawyer Ahmed Buğra Çelik has said, “They took down a crime scene report as if I was guilty, I did not sign the report.”

‘AKP Dismissed me for Three Times, I am Resisting Again’

‘AKP Dismissed me for Three Times, I am Resisting Again’

Discharged from public service by a Statutory Decree four months after being employed as a permanent worker, cleaning worker Türkan Albayrak has been continuing her one-person protest against her discharge for a year now.

Court Rules for Aggravated Life Sentence by 'Conscientious Conviction'

Court Rules for Aggravated Life Sentence by 'Conscientious Conviction'

Mustafa Koçak, who was sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment for "violation of the Constitution” based on witness statements, has been on hunger strike for 56 days, demanding the right to a fair trial.

Fifteen-Year-Old Girl Released After 12-Day Detention

Fifteen-Year-Old Girl Released After 12-Day Detention

The girl who was detained with his family has been released with a ban on leaving the country.

Beaten on the Same Streets with Ali İsmail Korkmaz, Bilir to be Paid Damages

Beaten on the Same Streets with Ali İsmail Korkmaz, Bilir to be Paid Damages

Announcing its ruling on Doğukan Bilir, who was battered on the same street where Ali İsmail Korkmaz was killed in Eskişehir during Gezi resistance, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the prohibition of torment has been violated.

'Families' Demand for Justice Responded with Torment'

FIRST HEARING OF ÇORLU TRAIN DERAILMENT CASE

'Families' Demand for Justice Responded with Torment'

In the first hearing of the Çorlu train derailment case, the Çorlu 1st Heavy Penal Court has sent the case file to the upper court upon the allegation that “the relatives of the deceased were battered upon the instruction of the court.”

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Torture in Urfa: 'Camera Recordings Not in File, Police Officers Did Not Give Statements'

Attorney Mustafa Vefa from Center for Human Rights of Urfa Bar Association has said that the camera recordings regarding the torture claims in Halfeti district have not been included in the investigation file yet.

‘I Shared a Quote with a Picture of Fidel Castro, I Have Lost My Job’

TRAINER ÇAKMAK DISMISSED FROM PUBLIC TRAINING CENTER

‘I Shared a Quote with a Picture of Fidel Castro, I Have Lost My Job’

Çakmak, a trainer at a Public Training Center, has announced that after she shared the quote “If we are defeated, we will try again, but if dictators are defeated, it will be their end” with a picture of Fidel Castro, she has been dismissed for “insulting the President.”

Constitutional Court Rules for 5 Thousand liras of Compensation for One-Day Unjust Detention

Constitutional Court Rules for 5 Thousand liras of Compensation for One-Day Unjust Detention

The top court has ruled that the 150 liras of compensation a child received for being unjustly detained is too low and increased the compensation to 5 thousand liras.

Non-Pecuniary Damages to be Paid to Woman Battered by Police When Pregnant

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Non-Pecuniary Damages to be Paid to Woman Battered by Police When Pregnant

The Constitutional Court has announced its justified ruling regarding a woman who had a miscarriage due to police violence during a protest. The court has ruled that non-pecuniary damages of 17 thousand 500 TRY shall be paid to her.

ECtHR Ruling on ‘Right to Education in Prison’ After 13 Years

ECtHR Ruling on ‘Right to Education in Prison’ After 13 Years

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its ruling on two convicts who appealed to the court 13 years ago, wishing to continue their higher-education studies. The court has ruled that their right to education has been violated.

‘I Thought I Was in Wonderland’

EREN KESKİN ON 'JUDICIAL REFORM STRATEGY'

‘I Thought I Was in Wonderland’

Speaking to bianet regarding the Judicial Reform Strategy, rights defender lawyer Eren Keskin has said, “They said zero-tolerance to torture, but we have just met a 5-month pregnant inmate today, who was subjected to naked torture in prison."