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Breaking a protester’s arm, police officer sentenced to prison
Breaking a protester’s arm, police officer sentenced to prison
The police officer who broke Danacı’s arm while intervening in a protest has been sentenced to 1 year, 8 months in prison; but, as the court has concluded that “he will not commit a crime again,” the announcement of the verdict has been deferred.
30 December 2020
Non-pecuniary damages for unlawful house arrest
Non-pecuniary damages for unlawful house arrest
The Constitutional Court has concluded that the ruling of house arrest given “without concrete evidence and the fulfilment of conditions for imposing judicial control measures” violated the applicant’s right to personal liberty and security.
30 December 2020
‘They batter us when we refuse strip search’
PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY
‘They batter us when we refuse strip search’
In their applications to the Human Rights Association (İHD) and meetings with the İHD lawyers over the past year, several prisoners have recounted how they were subjected to a strip search in different prisons across Turkey.
29 December 2020
Police officers testify at court: We didn’t see, hear or know anything
Police officers testify at court: We didn’t see, hear or know anything
The colleagues of the police officer standing trial for battering lawyer Zeycan Balcı and breaking her backbone testified at court as witnesses today. The officers argued that “they had not witnessed anything.”
28 December 2020
New investigation into Roboski massacre
New investigation into Roboski massacre
Nine years have passed since 34 citizens, including children, were killed in a bombardment of Turkish Armed Forces’ jets in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Şırnak. Attorney Girasun has spoken to bianet about the recent investigation process.
28 December 2020
‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’
COVID-19 CURFEW IN TURKEY
‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’
Noting that administrative bodies do not have the authority to declare a curfew in Turkey, lawyer Gökmen Yeşil says, “So, all proceedings, including the fines, are null and void. Citizens should take these fines to court.”
28 December 2020
9 years of impunity in Roboski
9 years of impunity in Roboski
The file of Roboski has been closed even though the soldier who joined the bombardment said that they considered the citizens shot in the incident to be doing border trade. The massacre has become one of the symbols of impunity in Turkey.
28 December 2020
Investigation into death of Ayas with autism
Investigation into death of Ayas with autism
The father of Muratcan Ayas has said that he learned about his son’s heart attack from hospital reports. He has filed a criminal complaint against the care home where his son with autism was staying; an autopsy was done as part of the investigation.
23 December 2020
ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately
ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately
Speaking to bianet about the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s judgement on former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, lawyer Demir has said, “Demirtaş must be released immediately according to this judgement; Turkey has no justification left to fall back on.”
22 December 2020
'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'
FORENSIC MEDICINE INSTITUTION
'Pepper gas had an effect on Metin Lokumcu's death'
The forensic medical report regarding the death of teacher Metin Lokumcu has indicated that his exposure to pepper gas had an effect on his death. Attorney Meriç Eyüboğlu has noted that the report sets a precedent.
17 December 2020
Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP
Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP
We have spoken with MEP Sergey Lagodinsky and the European Council's Turkey Unit Head Bernard Brunet about Brussels-Ankara relations.
10 December 2020
She is ‘not guilty’ in one investigation, arrested in another
She is ‘not guilty’ in one investigation, arrested in another
Discharged from public service by a Statutory Decree, Bozkurt is behind bars on charge of “organization membership.” However, the administrative investigation previously launched against her did not find any actions that would constitute a crime.
8 December 2020
‘Pandemic is remembered when it comes to bringing them to court’
‘Pandemic is remembered when it comes to bringing them to court’
Arrested for protesting “to get their jobs back”, six people were sent to prisons in different cities though the lawsuit was filed in Ankara. The court has now ruled that they shall stand trial via the Audio and Visual Information System due to the pandemic.
7 December 2020
'She pressed her knee to my neck, I couldn't breathe'
'She pressed her knee to my neck, I couldn't breathe'
A woman prisoner told bianet that she was tortured by gendarmerie officers after refusing to be searched for the third time when she was being taken to the court.
7 December 2020
Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe grants exceptional award to lawyer Ebru Timtik
Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe grants exceptional award to lawyer Ebru Timtik
Timtik lost her life in August after a 238-day death fast for a fair trial.
28 November 2020
‘We won’t let impunity in Tahir Elçi murder’
‘We won’t let impunity in Tahir Elçi murder’
Assassinated in Diyarbakır five years ago, Diyarbakır Bar Chair Tahir Elçi had struggled against impunity all through his life. Lawyer Nahit Eren says that they will struggle to ensure that his case file will not be closed as if it was an ordinary murder.
27 November 2020
‘Judicial independence is a prerequisite for judicial reform'
ANKARA BAR CHAIR SAĞKAN
‘Judicial independence is a prerequisite for judicial reform'
“There is no need for a reform in laws, there is a need for a reform not in the judiciary, but in the mindset. And this happens by ensuring that the judiciary is independent,” says Ankara Bar Association Chair Erinç Sağkan.
24 November 2020
‘Talks of judicial reform in Turkey is an attempt to invigorate the economy’
İSTANBUL BAR CHAIR DURAKOĞLU
‘Talks of judicial reform in Turkey is an attempt to invigorate the economy’
“If the executive keeps its hands off the judiciary, it will be the first judicial reform,” says İstanbul Bar Association Chair Mehmet Durakoğlu.
24 November 2020
‘Turkey needs a reform not in law, but in law enforcement’
DİYARBAKIR BAR CHAIR AYDIN
‘Turkey needs a reform not in law, but in law enforcement’
“As long as no measures are taken against the judges and prosecutors who defy the ECtHR and Constitutional Court judgements, no progress can be made with changes that remain only on the legislation level,” says Diyarbakır Bar Chair Aydın.
24 November 2020
Lawsuit against Saturday People over their 700th gathering
Lawsuit against Saturday People over their 700th gathering
The indictment prepared based on a police report requests that Saturday Mothers/People, who demand justice for their enforced disappeared relatives, be penalized for violating the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations.
23 November 2020
Non-pecuniary damages for ill treatment in prison
Non-pecuniary damages for ill treatment in prison
The Constitutional Court has concluded that the prohibition of ill treatment was violated when a convict was kept in a cold room for five days with his hands and feet tied behind his back in what is known as the “hogtie” method, a notorious form of torture.
19 November 2020
They want their jobs back for 4 years
LETTER FROM PRISON
They want their jobs back for 4 years
Acun Karadağ, who had been protesting to “get her job back”, was arrested with five others in August. On the 4th anniversary of their protest, she has sent a letter to bianet from Kayseri Prison, where she stays with Alev Şahin, another arrested protester.
17 November 2020
ECtHR: Prison sentence over Newroz speech violated freedom of expression
ECtHR: Prison sentence over Newroz speech violated freedom of expression
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that the freedom of expression of Halil İmrek has been violated as he was sentenced to prison over his Newroz speech in Adana province in 2016.
12 November 2020
Soldiers not investigated despite report showing woman killed by firearm during border incidents
Soldiers not investigated despite report showing woman killed by firearm during border incidents
The Forensic Medicine Institution found that Kader Ortakaya was killed with a firearm in the 2014 incidents.
10 November 2020
Court: Police officer who shot Berkin Elvan not 'aggrieved' by reporters
Court: Police officer who shot Berkin Elvan not 'aggrieved' by reporters
Three journalists are on trial for "turning a counterterrorism official into a target."
10 November 2020
‘They want to destroy everything Ebru Timtik lived through’
‘They want to destroy everything Ebru Timtik lived through’
Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: “Ebru’s apprentice lawyer Seda Şaraldı used to visit me frequently. I could not see Ebru, but I could talk to young, hopeful lawyers that she had left her mark on. So, Ebru could live everywhere.”
30 October 2020
‘I want my job back’ protesters behind bars because ‘other measures didn’t prevent them’
‘I want my job back’ protesters behind bars because ‘other measures didn’t prevent them’
Mehmet Dersulu has sent a letter to bianet from prison, explaining the reason for the Yüksel Street protesters' imprisonment.
26 October 2020
'Administrative authorities exceeded the limit of their duty'
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
'Administrative authorities exceeded the limit of their duty'
Examining two separate individual applications, the Constitutional Court has concluded that the disciplinary punishments given to two civil servants violated the presumption of innocence as they were acquitted of the offenses charged.
20 October 2020
‘I saw a news report the other day, I didn’t like it at all’
JUDGE COMMENTS ON BIANET NEWS
‘I saw a news report the other day, I didn’t like it at all’
On July 10, 2020, a request for recusation was submitted for the judge who criticized bianet’s news report in these words. It has been understood that the upper court rejected this request two days earlier, on July 8. The year of rejection is 2019.
19 October 2020
Person with autism tied up in care home's garden
Person with autism tied up in care home's garden
A person with autism was left in the garden of a rehabilitation center with his hands tied up behind his back; the scene was captured by the parents of other children. An investigation has been launched against the responsible person.
16 October 2020
Journalist on trial ‘with the lights on’
Journalist on trial ‘with the lights on’
Standing trial for having tweeted about Judge Akın Gürlek, journalist Söğütlü testified at court, where she also referred to the controversial “Lights are on” tweet of a Constitutional Court member. Her lawyer Öztürk has spoken to bianet about the trial.
14 October 2020
With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial
With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial
Standing trial for shooting 14-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi, police officer F.D. has become a plaintiff in another trial where journalists face charges for disclosing the name of another officer as a responsible party in the killing.
14 October 2020
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