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‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

Lawyer Çelebi says that they have appealed against the forensic medical report indicating that jailed politician Tuğluk “can stay in prison”. He notes that “it is important for her to be treated in a healthy environment so that her illness will not progress.”

13 September 2021

Fashion designer Barbaros Şansal sentenced to prison for ‘degrading government’

UPON ERDOĞAN’S COMPLAINT

Fashion designer Barbaros Şansal sentenced to prison for ‘degrading government’

In the trial held upon the criminal complaint of Erdoğan because he said, “The filth of the government is before the eyes of the world”, fashion designer Barbaros Şansal has been sentenced to 3 months, 22 days in prison.

7 September 2021

ECtHR: Prison sentence over Facebook photos violates freedom of expression

ECtHR: Prison sentence over Facebook photos violates freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has pronounced its judgement on an imam from Diyarbakır who was convicted of “propagandizing for the PKK” over the pictures that he had shared on Facebook. The imam will be paid damages.

2 September 2021

Calling the father a ‘liar’ in custody case is freedom of expression, says the top court

Calling the father a ‘liar’ in custody case is freedom of expression, says the top court

A lawyer was penalized for writing “...the father has the disposition of a liar and fraud” in a petition during the custody case after he lied to his children that their mother had died. The Constitutional Court has concluded that it is within freedom of expression.

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

The two applicants were sentenced to prison in Turkey for being a member of an illegal organization. A court in Germany said they would not be in danger of being arrested if they were extradited.

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

Ministry: Discharged teacher has no affiliation with the ‘organization’

While discharged teacher Karataş’s application was rejected by the State of Emergency Commission because “he was affiliated with the organization”, the Ministry of Education says that there are no reports, minutes or documents about this allegation.

Jailed lawyer Çiçek: I said, ‘Give me at least some water’, they didn’t

Jailed lawyer Çiçek: I said, ‘Give me at least some water’, they didn’t

Put in solitary confinement, jailed lawyer Aycan Çiçek writes, “I said, ‘There was water in the room where I was staying; at least give me that.’ They didn’t. I was given water and food with a plastic spoon in a tray five hours after I was put in the cell.”

ECtHR says death fasting lawyers 'voluntarily risked their lives'

ECtHR says death fasting lawyers 'voluntarily risked their lives'

Going on a death fast demanding a fair trial, lawyer Ebru Timtik lost her life last year and Aytaç Ünsal ended his death fast shortly after.

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

After the families of killed PKK members were charged 40,000 lira for the delivery of their bones, they have filed an application with the Court of Cassation.

Court cancels administrative fine: ‘Curfew is not lawful’

Court cancels administrative fine: ‘Curfew is not lawful’

Two judgeships have accepted the appeals against the fines imposed on two discharged teachers protesting to get their jobs back. Cancelling the fines, they have concluded that abiding by the COVID-19 curfew is not an obligation openly regulated by law.

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

In a case concerning lawyer Efkan Bolaç, the prosecutor lodged an appeal 20 days after the court verdict but the appeal period was seven days.

Families demanding bones found in a mass grave billed 40 thousand lira

Families demanding bones found in a mass grave billed 40 thousand lira

Waging a legal struggle to take the bones found in a mass grave in Van’s Çatak for 10 years, the families filed a court case. The case has been dismissed, the bones will now given to the Sub-Governor’s Office because the “evidence advance” was not paid.

‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’

NURİYE GÜLMEN WRITES FROM PRISON

‘I am put on trial again over the hunger strike I was penalized before’

Discharged academic Gülmen has sent a letter from prison ahead of her third hearing: “They arrested me due to flight risk, they are still keeping me behind bars one the same suspicion. In fact, I have never run away, I have always been here.”

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

Communications director demands 15,000 lira from social media user who called him a 'swine'

With all his "good intentions," Fahrettin Altun does not seek further compensation and will be satisfied if his attorney's fee is covered, according to his petition.

'Tomorrow may be too late for Mehmet Emin Özkan'

'Tomorrow may be too late for Mehmet Emin Özkan'

Another application has been made for the deferment of the execution of the prison sentence of 83-year-old Mehmet Emin Özkan, whose court records show that he has been in prison for 25 years for a crime he did not commit.

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The defendant has been fined for insulting a public official because of his duty. The court has deferred the pronouncement of the verdict.

‘They said to me, “You will rot in prison”’

AYTEN ÖZTÜRK WRITES FROM PRISON

‘They said to me, “You will rot in prison”’

“I lost 25 kilos in torture. 898 wounds-marks were found in my body. The wounds in my body have healed, but the wounds inside me won’t heal until this injustice is eliminated. Join your voice with mine,” says Ayten Öztürk from her letter from prison.

Arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal to Süleyman Soylu: Take pride

Arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal to Süleyman Soylu: Take pride

Lawyer Ünsal has sent a letter from prison. Touching upon the statements of mafia boss Peker, he has addressed Interior Minister Soylu: “It is the medal of your order that Peker has reached this point and is treated as the ‘main opposition spokesperson’.”

Student arrested for the 6th time on the charge he was acquitted before

Student arrested for the 6th time on the charge he was acquitted before

Put on trial over his alleged membership of four outlawed organizations and acquitted of the offense charged, Rıdvan Akbaş is now behind bars for the 6th time, again on charge of “organization membership”.

Ill prisoner demands treatment for cancer

Ill prisoner demands treatment for cancer

Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment and behind bars for 37 years, Ali Osman Köse’s treatment for cancer is being delayed, say his attorneys, raising concerns that his applications are also left unanswered.

Lost his life on a hunger strike, Mustafa Koçak billed for food

Lost his life on a hunger strike, Mustafa Koçak billed for food

Koçak's father has said, "Those who did not even give sugar and vitamin B to my son for 10 months sent bread and food bills. My son died from hunger... from hunger!"

Social media user faces a lawsuit, warrant for calling MHP Chair Bahçeli ‘senile’

Social media user faces a lawsuit, warrant for calling MHP Chair Bahçeli ‘senile’

A social media user who commented on a news story about MHP Chair Devlet Bahçeli will stand trial on charge of “attacking honor, dignity or prestige” and will face up to 2 years, 4 months in prison on the offense charged.

Will Mehmet Ağar talk about ‘missing guns’ this time?

ACQUITTALS OVERTURNED

Will Mehmet Ağar talk about ‘missing guns’ this time?

“Political will is necessary to eliminate impunity. We cannot expect heroism from one-two judges," says Mehmet Emin Aktar, an attorney for the aggrieved families in the trial of former Interior Minister Mehmet Ağar, whose acquittal has been overturned.

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

The ECtHR has rejected the application regarding the judicial process where a single police officer is held responsible for the death of Berkin Elvan during Gezi. The Constitutional Court also ruled that the result of the ongoing trial should be awaited.

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

Investigation into death of Mammedov from Azerbaijan

An investigation has been launched into the suspicious death of Bayram Mammedov, an Azerbaijani dissident, in İstanbul.

‘Defendant found guilty of 9 murders, but not arrested’

VARTİNİS MASSACRE

‘Defendant found guilty of 9 murders, but not arrested’

In the trial over the Vartinis Massacre, the 1st Penal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has acquitted three soldiers, while ruling that Hasköy Gendarmerie Commander Karaoğlu shall be put on trial again. Lawyer Karaçelik notes that he is not arrested.

‘A prisoner with no money cannot even send a letter’

LETTER FROM PRISON

‘A prisoner with no money cannot even send a letter’

Sending a letter from Sincan Prison, Yücel says prisoners are prevented from paying for other prisoners’ personal needs such as sanitary pads, underwear and cleaning supplies; the ones who have no money in their accounts cannot buy anything.

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

The people who wanted to object to the results of the 2017 Constitutional referendum which resulted in Turkey’s adoption of the Presidential Government System were both hindered and faced with a lawsuit. They have been acquitted.

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

Constitutional Court: Police violence during Gezi protests should be reinvestigated

The top court has concluded that the incident of police violence caused Erdal Sarıkaya to be injured in the eye shall be reinvestigated.

Censored prison letter: Judgeship says accusing police of torture is a Constitutional right

Censored prison letter: Judgeship says accusing police of torture is a Constitutional right

Lawyer Metin Gökoğlu's letter, where he said "Police practice torture and judges vindicate it" was censored by the prison administration.

Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural

Lawsuit against police officers who inflicted violence on former bianet reporter Kural

Following a ruling of right violation handed down by the Constitutional Court, a lawsuit has been filed against three police officers for “violating the freedom to work and labor” of former bianet reporter Beyza Kural.

Court: The shot that killed Festus Okey wasn't unintentional

Court: The shot that killed Festus Okey wasn't unintentional

The court has announced its justified decision in the case of the 2007 killing of Festus Okey, a refugee from Nigeria, at a police station.