"The confirmation of this vote would be a major step forward for human rights in Turkey" said Schwimmer, speaking on behalf of the 44-nation Organization.
"I encourage members of the Turkish Parliament to confirm this decision in their final vote. Such an endorsement would send a clear message that their country is committed to closer integration within the family of European democracies and would represent a great victory for the humane values for which the Council of Europe stands". (NM)
