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Opposition alliance announces constitutional amendment proposal

Opposition alliance announces constitutional amendment proposal

Basic emphasis of the 84 article-proposal is separation of powers. Commission having prepared the proposal will be visiting the bars of lawyers, NGO's, occupational organizations, the business world, trade unions, women's and youth organizations.

28 November 2022

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

The ruling party brought up the constitutional amendment proposal in response to the main opposition CHP's headscarf move. The proposal reportedly includes anti-LGBTI+ provisions "to protect the family."

3 November 2022

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Assistant judges and assistant prosecutors will be appointed soon, the president has said.

Erdoğan's AKP poised to announce new draft constitution

Erdoğan's AKP poised to announce new draft constitution

The new draft constitution will be among the AKP's main election promises, according to a report by a pro-government newspaper.

10 September 2021

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.

28 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

AKP working on new constitution, says Erdoğan

AKP working on new constitution, says Erdoğan

The president has been calling for a new constitution over the past few months.

MHP announces draft constitution

MHP announces draft constitution

The allies of the government have proposed a new constitution preserving the presidential system and the "irrevocable" articles of the current constitution.

‘No language other than Turkish shall be taught,’ says Education Minister

‘No language other than Turkish shall be taught,’ says Education Minister

Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk has answered the Parliamentary question of HDP MP Sıdık Taş about education in the mother language. The Minister has referred to Article 42 of the Constitution.

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

Erdoğan's human rights action plan 'a propaganda text to legitimize a new constitution'

The content of the plan can't be respected as it is a text aimed at legitimizing the government's attempts for a new constitution and other political and legal moves, according to Dr. Ozansü.

4 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLAN’

‘It would be more meaningful if Erdoğan told judges not to obey his instructions’

İstanbul Bar Association Chair Durakoğlu has commented on the “Human Rights Action Plan” unveiled by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan. He has stressed that “the problem is not with the written documents, but with their enforcement.”

3 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

'AKP is seeking supermajority for a new constitution by dismissing HDP deputies'

NEW SUMMARIES OF PROCEEDINGS AT PARLIAMENT

'AKP is seeking supermajority for a new constitution by dismissing HDP deputies'

HDP's Oluç links the recent move to lift legislative immunities of his party's lawmakers to the talk of a new constitution.

‘Debates on Constitution are a trap set for society’

LEFT PARTY’S BAŞER

‘Debates on Constitution are a trap set for society’

Left Party executives visited main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in Ankara. İlknur Başer from the Left Party addressed the reporters after the meeting: “The AKP has lost its legitimacy in the eyes of society.”

26 February 2021

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Addressing his party members at the ruling AKP's Parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan has said, “While we were working on the Presidential Government System, we were always confronted with the issue of Constitution.”

10 February 2021

‘Constitutional Court rulings are binding,’ emphasizes court president

‘Constitutional Court rulings are binding,’ emphasizes court president

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan made a speech at the oath-taking ceremony of İrfan Fidan, the previous Chief Public Prosecutor of İstanbul who has recently been appointed to the supreme court by President Erdoğan.

9 February 2021

Opposition leader to Boğaziçi students: 'Welcome to the terrorists' club'

Opposition leader to Boğaziçi students: 'Welcome to the terrorists' club'

Leaders of the İYİ Party and DEVA Party have made remarks on the Boğaziçi University protests and President Erdoğan's call for a new constitution.

4 February 2021

‘It is time to discuss a new Constitution,’ says Erdoğan

‘It is time to discuss a new Constitution,’ says Erdoğan

Ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan says that if the party can reach consensus with the MHP, its ally in the People’s Alliance, an action can be taken to draft a new constitution for Turkey.

2 February 2021

Family to be paid compensation because of 'police violence during home raid'

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING

Family to be paid compensation because of 'police violence during home raid'

Four members of a family were injured by the police during a home raid in the southeastern Antep province.

26 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

AKP Chair Erdoğan commits a crime in his capacity as President, says HDP

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has responded to Erdoğan, who has recently stated that “he does not think Turkey’s judiciary will allow for [the release of] a terrorist like Demirtaş.” Oluç has said, “He is openly commiting a Constitutional crime.”

10 December 2020

Constitutional Court Rules Compensation for Maltreatment of Arrested Children

Constitutional Court Rules Compensation for Maltreatment of Arrested Children

Announcing its judgement on children subjected to maltreatment, battery and naked body search in prison, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the prohibition of ill treatment has been violated and a compensation of 90 thousand TRY shall be paid to children.

1 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Yıldırım: Election is Not a Political Activity

Yıldırım: Election is Not a Political Activity

Binali Yıldırım, whose nomination to the Mayorship of İstanbul without resigning as the Parliamentary Speaker raised controversy, has reacted to critics, saying that the debates around the issue are not legal but political.

10 January 2019

1st Article of Constitutional Amendment Passed With 347 Votes

1st Article of Constitutional Amendment Passed With 347 Votes

Of 484 votes used, there were 347 yes, 132 no, 2 abstaining and 1 invalid votes.

11 January 2017

Act Allowing Child Marriage Referred to Constitutional Court

Act Allowing Child Marriage Referred to Constitutional Court

Agenda Child Association has declared that the Family Court has referred the relevant Article No. 124 to the Constitutional Court in the suit brought to annul the article in Turkish Civil Code allowing child marriage.

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker: Secularism Shouldn't Take Place in Constitution

Parliamentary Speaker Kahraman stating secularism shouldn’t be included in the constitution called for a religious constitution.

Erdoğan on Constitutional Court’s Decision: Not Over Yet

Erdoğan on Constitutional Court’s Decision: Not Over Yet

President Erdoğan has commented on Constitutional Court’ ruling on Dündar and Gül as “If the court [of first instance] insists on its decision, there is no decision the Constitutional Court could take. They could apply to ECtHR, and the state pays the compensation”.

Erdoğan Against Autonomy: We will Make Life Unbearable for Them

Erdoğan Against Autonomy: We will Make Life Unbearable for Them

President Erdoğan has said parliamentary regime in Turkey has headed for the last roundup.

28 January 2016

Constitutional Court: No Vaccination for Children Against Parents’ Will

Constitutional Court: No Vaccination for Children Against Parents’ Will

Constitutional Court has decided that vaccination was an interference in the physical integrity and vaccinating children without parents’ consent would contradict the constitution.

24 December 2015

Constitutional Court Convicts Police Torture, Sexual Harassment

Constitutional Court Convicts Police Torture, Sexual Harassment

Constituional Court has ruled as to complaint of Ş.G. who was exposed to torture and sexual harassment in custody that torture prohibition was violated.

5 November 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Roma People Demand Equal Rights in Constitution

Roma People Demand Equal Rights in Constitution

Roma People Social Help and Solidarity Association of Izmir demand equal rights for Roma people in Turkey's new constitution in various matters including longing and education.

Milestone Decision for Conscientious Objection in Turkey

Milestone Decision for Conscientious Objection in Turkey

The Malatya Military Court claimed that decisions of the ECHR regarding conscientious objection could also be applied to domestic law in the scope of Article 90 of the Constitution. This landmark ruling was the result of the trial against conscientious objector Delice.

12 March 2012 Ekin Karaca

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı Becomes KA.DER Board Member

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı Becomes KA.DER Board Member

Detained Prof. Büşra Ersanlı was elected member of the Advisory Board of the Association for Support and Education for Women Candidates. KA.DER President Aydın expressed her hopes that Ersanlı was going to be able to join their work soon.

1 February 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Advanced Democracy? Thanks, We just Need Democracy

Advanced Democracy? Thanks, We just Need Democracy

The "new constitution" issue has been dropped off from the ruling AK Party's agenda until the post-election period. Voters in Turkey do not have a clue as to why though. It seems that Turkey needs proper democracy in the first place, before looking for the advanced one.

27 May 2011 Burak Cop

Demonstration for Democratic Constitution Ends with Tear Gas

Demonstration for Democratic Constitution Ends with Tear Gas

The police intervened with tear gas and truncheons against demonstrators voicing their opinions on a democratic constitution in Kadıköy/Istanbul during the weekend. The meeting was attended by 5,000 people, among them members of political parties and non-governmental organizations.

12 April 2010 Berivan Tapan

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