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Constitutional Court

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Joint Call by 11 Legists to Constitutional Court for ‘Law on Criminal Enforcement’
Joint Call by 11 Legists to Constitutional Court for ‘Law on Criminal Enforcement’
Releasing a joint statement, 11 legists have said, “We believe that the Constitutional Court will correct the mistakes in the law on criminal enforcement within the framework of its oversight power and possible interpretations in favor of freedoms.”
4 May 2020
Constitutional Court: Disclosure of Personal Information in Security Checks Violates Privacy
Constitutional Court: Disclosure of Personal Information in Security Checks Violates Privacy
The top court has announced its verdict on an application regarding security checks for public employees.
28 April 2020
‘2 Protesters to be Paid Damages Due to Disproportionate Use of Force by Police’
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING
‘2 Protesters to be Paid Damages Due to Disproportionate Use of Force by Police’
In its verdict on three applicants subjected to police violence while protesting the bomb attack in Reyhanlı, Constitutional Court has ruled that disproportionate use of force violated the prohibition of treatment incompatible with human dignity.
23 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Constitutional Court Rejects Application on Cizre Basements
Constitutional Court Rejects Application on Cizre Basements
Constitutional Court has rejected HDP Group Deputy Chair Danış-Beştaş’s application regarding the violations of rights committed in Şırnak’s Cizre during the period of curfews on the ground of lack of venue and not exhausting all legal remedies.
17 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Convict Prevented from Calling His Attorney
Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Convict Prevented from Calling His Attorney
The Constitutional Court has rejected the application of a convict who was prevented from having a phone call with his attorney. The court has indicated that prison administrations have the authority to impose restrictions relating to these issues.
9 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Attorneys of Mustafa Koçak Apply to Constitutional Court, Request His Release
Attorneys of Mustafa Koçak Apply to Constitutional Court, Request His Release
Noting that the Court of Cassation is on leave due to the outbreak, the attorneys of death fasting prisoner Koçak have applied to the Constitutional Court with a medical report documenting that he was subjected to torture and “he cannot stay in prison.”
30 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again
Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again
The Constitutional Court has ruled that a new investigation shall be launched against the police officers who injured teacher Melih Dalbudak on the head with a tear gas cartridge during Gezi resistance in 2013.
27 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Constitutional Court: 'Thief, Murderer AKP' Banner Within Freedom of Expression
Constitutional Court: 'Thief, Murderer AKP' Banner Within Freedom of Expression
Members of the ÖDP were beaten by the police for showing a banner that read, “Thief, Murderer AKP” ahead of the 2014 local elections.
26 March 2020
Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression
Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression
The Constitutional Court has concluded that the access block imposed on Sendika.org news website by the Telecommunications Communication Presidency (TİB) on July 25, 2015 has violated freedom of expression.
12 March 2020
Constitutional Court: Workers' Right to Life Violated in Soma Mine Explosion
Constitutional Court: Workers' Right to Life Violated in Soma Mine Explosion
The top court has concluded the application of the relatives of 11 workers who died in the 2014 explosion, which had claimed a total of 301 lives.
10 March 2020
Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court
Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court
Announcing its ruling on the alleged suicide of EMEP executive Mazlum Aksu during his mandatory military service, the Constitutional Court has concluded that his right to life has been violated and ruled for a retrial.
28 February 2020
One-Sentence Rejection by Constitutional Court to Application on 'Insulting President' Ruling
One-Sentence Rejection by Constitutional Court to Application on 'Insulting President' Ruling
"Apparently, when they saw the topic of 'insulting the president,' they rejected without any review," the attorney of the applicant has said.
26 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Soma Mine Explosion: Constitutional Court Rejects Request of Investigation Against Officials
Soma Mine Explosion: Constitutional Court Rejects Request of Investigation Against Officials
The court has ruled that legal remedies have not been exhausted and that a public case can always be opened against the state officials.
26 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Protester Subjected to Police Violence in Gezi Resistance to be Paid Compensation
Protester Subjected to Police Violence in Gezi Resistance to be Paid Compensation
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the case shall be reinvestigated and the applicant shall be paid compensation for non-pecuniary damages.
25 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Lawsuit into Explosion That Killed 13-Year-Old Ahmet to be Filed 12 Years Later
Lawsuit into Explosion That Killed 13-Year-Old Ahmet to be Filed 12 Years Later
13-year-old Ahmet Polat lost his life in Erzurum in 2008 when the ammunition that he collected as scrap exploded. The suit for non-pecuniary damages filed into the incident will be held again after 12 years.
19 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Elvan Family: 'One Police Officer Already on Trial'
Constitutional Court Rejects Application of Elvan Family: 'One Police Officer Already on Trial'
The court, rejecting the application for the investigation of officers who are responsible for the killing, has stated that one police officer is already on trial and a case "can always be opened" against others.
18 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Constitutional Court Rejects Request for Suspension of Canal İstanbul Project
Constitutional Court Rejects Request for Suspension of Canal İstanbul Project
193 MPs from the main opposition CHP had applied to the top court, requesting the annulment of an article of a law regarding the Canal İstanbul project.
12 February 2020
Constitutional Court Rules Against Pro-Government Daily over Report on CHP Chair
Constitutional Court Rules Against Pro-Government Daily over Report on CHP Chair
The Yeni Akit was sentenced to pay compensation to Kılıçdaroğlu in a case he filed over a news report for "attacking personal rights."
11 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez
‘Paying Damages to Erdoğan Doesn’t Violate Freedom of Expression’
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
‘Paying Damages to Erdoğan Doesn’t Violate Freedom of Expression’
Announcing its ruling in the application of former Antalya Metropolitan Mayor Mustafa Akaydın, the Constitutional Court has concluded that paying damages over his remarks about Erdoğan does not violate his freedom of expression.
6 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
Constitutional Court: Right to a Fair Trial the Most Violated Right
Constitutional Court: Right to a Fair Trial the Most Violated Right
The top court has released figures on individual applications that were made in the past eight years.
6 February 2020
‘Constitutional Court Ruling on Mehmet Altan Should Also Apply to Gezi Trial’
PROF. KÖKSAL BAYRAKTAR
‘Constitutional Court Ruling on Mehmet Altan Should Also Apply to Gezi Trial’
Prof. Köksal Bayraktar, the attorney of the only arrested defendant of Gezi trial Osman Kavala, has spoken to bianet about the Constitutional Court verdict of “Local courts cannot dispute the authority of Constitutional Court.”
5 February 2020 Hikmet Adal
Constitutional Court Says Local Courts Cannot Dispute Its Authority
Constitutional Court Says Local Courts Cannot Dispute Its Authority
Two heavy penal courts had not released writer Mehmet Altan despite a Constitutional Court judgment.
4 February 2020
Collecting Signatures Demanding Freedom for Öcalan Falls Within Freedom of Expression
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING
Collecting Signatures Demanding Freedom for Öcalan Falls Within Freedom of Expression
Two members of the BDP had been sentenced to 10 months in prison for "terrorist propaganda" over a campaign for the PKK leader.
3 February 2020
Not Permitted to Attend His Father’s Funeral, Inmate to be Paid Damages
Not Permitted to Attend His Father’s Funeral, Inmate to be Paid Damages
Announcing its ruling on inmate Resul Kocatürk, who was not permitted to attend his father’s funeral, the Constitutional Court has concluded that his “right to respect for private and family life” has been violated.
31 January 2020
Access to Wikipedia No Longer Blocked in Turkey After Almost 3 Years
Access to Wikipedia No Longer Blocked in Turkey After Almost 3 Years
As the local court removed the access block to Wikipedia in compliance with the Constitutional Court verdict of right violation, Wikipedia has been reopened by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) after two years and eight months.
15 January 2020
Constitutional Court: Calling Minister ‘Court Jester’ Falls Within Freedom of Expression
Constitutional Court: Calling Minister ‘Court Jester’ Falls Within Freedom of Expression
A nominated MP from the main opposition party was given a sentence for insulting the minister, who was nominated in the same election district with him.
9 January 2020 Hikmet Adal
‘Halting Work Upon Union’s Call Not Within the Scope of Union Rights’
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
‘Halting Work Upon Union’s Call Not Within the Scope of Union Rights’
Evaluating the disciplinary punishment given to a teacher for halting work upon her union's call, Constitutional Court has found the application inadmissible as “the aim of the protest was not within the union’s core area of activity and had political purposes.”
3 January 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court
Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court
Announcing its ruling on journalist Hayko Bağdat, who was fined for allegedly insulting former Ankara Mayor Gökçek, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the freedom of expression of the journalist has been violated.
3 January 2020 Hikmet Adal
Allegations of Negligence in Death at Hospital Not Investigated, Says Constitutional Court
Allegations of Negligence in Death at Hospital Not Investigated, Says Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court has concluded that the lawsuit filed into a postoperative death caused by medical negligence and lack of medical services was rejected by the administrative court without conducting an investigation.
2 January 2020 Ayça Söylemez
Why is Wikipedia Blocked in Turkey Despite Constitutional Court Judgment?
Why is Wikipedia Blocked in Turkey Despite Constitutional Court Judgment?
The Constitutional Court concluded on December 26 that access block to Wikipedia is a violation of freedom of expression.
31 December 2019 Hikmet Adal
Constitutional Court: Access Block to Wikipedia Violates Freedom of Expression
Constitutional Court: Access Block to Wikipedia Violates Freedom of Expression
The General Assembly of the Constitutional Court has concluded that access block to Wikipedia is a violation of freedom of expression.
26 December 2019
Can You Make a Molotov Cocktail with 'Cold Water'?
Can You Make a Molotov Cocktail with 'Cold Water'?
The Constitutional Court has ruled for a retrial in the case of a university student who was convicted of "terrorism-related" charges although the allegations were "not fully proven."
26 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez
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