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ECHR

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Turkish Army's Civilian Staff Have Issues
Turkish Army's Civilian Staff Have Issues
Human right advocate Ahmet Kahveci told bianet on the mobbing cases that Turkish Military's contracted civilian staff faced including disciplinary penalties, being forced to athletic trainings and assemblies.
29 January 2013 Ekin Karaca
Kuray to Stand Trial Again After ECHR Verdict
Kuray to Stand Trial Again After ECHR Verdict
Sarp Kuray, a life sentence convict for "attempting to overthrow the constitutional order by force", was ordered to stand trial on January 29, after ECHR ruled that Turkey has not hold a fair trial.
25 January 2013 Ayça Söylemez
Turkey Found Guilty For Convicting Campaigns in Kurdish
Turkey Found Guilty For Convicting Campaigns in Kurdish
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Turkey to pay a total of 50,000 euros to 5 politicians who were convicted by Turkish courts for speaking Kurdish during various election campaigns between 2002 and 2007.
22 January 2013 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
ECHR Finds Turkey Guilty For Blocking Google Sites
ECHR Finds Turkey Guilty For Blocking Google Sites
The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty in Ahmet Yıldırım case for violating freedom of expression when a Turkish court decided to block access to Google Sites.
18 December 2012
ECHR Finds Turkey Guilty For Abusing Right to Life
ECHR Finds Turkey Guilty For Abusing Right to Life
ECHR found Turkey guilty in the case of Lütfi Volkan Akıncı who was "reported to have committed suicide" during his compulsory military service in 2002.
12 December 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu,Ayça Söylemez
ECHR Rule Two Verdicts Against Turkey
ECHR Rule Two Verdicts Against Turkey
The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Turkey in two cases less in a week, ordering the Turkish state to pay Ahmet Sami Belek, Evrensel Daily Newspaper owner, and Murat Çelik, lawyer, a total of 23,320 Euros.
22 November 2012
European Court of Human Rights Convicts Turkey of Torture
European Court of Human Rights Convicts Turkey of Torture
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sentenced Turkey to pay a fine in the amount of 45,000 euros in respect of non-pecuniary damages to Tamer Taylan, a casino operator who was tortured by the police in 2000.
31 July 2012
"Council of State's Verdict is a Limitation to Press Freedom”
"Council of State's Verdict is a Limitation to Press Freedom”
“Using the word 'guerilla' is not a crime" said Gunaydın, reminding the ECHR case law.
23 May 2012
“No Time to Loose”
INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF STRUGGLE AGAINST DISAPPEARANCES
“No Time to Loose”
Lawyer Elçi drew attention to the fact that many lost in custody cases might be time-barred in a few years and the prosecution offices should take action as soon as possible.
20 May 2012 Ayça Söylemez
Turkey Ranks First in Violations in between 1959-2011
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Turkey Ranks First in Violations in between 1959-2011
Turkey ranks first among the number of countries convicted for rights violations by the European Court of Human Rights in between 1959-2011.
15 May 2012
€ 75,000 Compensation Penalty to Turkey for “Death by Torture”
€ 75,000 Compensation Penalty to Turkey for “Death by Torture”
ECHR has decreed that Turkey violated the right to life of Yelden who was tortured to death in custody 12 years ago. It has sentenced Turkey to pay € 75,000 compensation to his family.
4 May 2012 Ayça Söylemez
The Right to Criticize Prime Minister
By FİKRET İLKİZ
The Right to Criticize Prime Minister
Will the prosecutors take the "Tuşalp v. Turkey Case” decision of European Court of Human Rights as precedent and declare to proceed no further when the Prime Minister and politicians turn to prosecution with complaint petitions for journalists or columnist?
22 April 2012 Fikret İlkiz
ECHR Upheld Decision on Roma Book and Dictionaries
ECHR Upheld Decision on Roma Book and Dictionaries
The European Court of Human Rights upheld the decision that the book "Gypsies in Turkey" did not constitute a violation of the right to respect for private and family life. Mustafa Aksu had previously appealed the decision on behalf of the Roma Associations.
16 March 2012
Killing 12-year-old Uğur Kaymaz - "Use of Proportional Force"?
Killing 12-year-old Uğur Kaymaz - "Use of Proportional Force"?
The Turkish government submitted their defence regarding the killing of 12-year-old Uğur Kantar and his father to the European Court of Human Rights. It was claimed that "proportional force" was used and that the policemen "had no other option".
15 March 2012
Monetary Fine for Turkey from Strasbourg
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Monetary Fine for Turkey from Strasbourg
Yunus Aysu, found guilty by Turkish courts of membership in the Hizbullah, won his case at the European Court of Human Rights. The Turkish government is to pay € 19,000 in compensation on the grounds of multiple violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.
14 March 2012
Country with the most Convictions: Turkey
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Country with the most Convictions: Turkey
The majority of judgements delivered by the European Court of Human Rights in 2011 concerned Turkey. Most of these decisions were related to violations of the right to a fair trial and to an effective investigation as well as long trial periods and ill-treatment.
27 January 2012
Turkish Government Convicted for Death at Military Post
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Turkish Government Convicted for Death at Military Post
The ECHR ruled for a violation of the right to life in the case of the alleged suicide of Ekrem Kurt during his military service. His family will receive compensation from the Turkish government.
13 December 2011 Çiçek Tahaoğlu
"Turkey Takes Lead in Violations of Freedom of Expression"
"Turkey Takes Lead in Violations of Freedom of Expression"
ECHR judge Karakaş said that among all member states of the Council of Europe, Turkey was the country in the worst situation considering press freedom and freedom of expression. Turkey is the country with the most convictions ruled by the ECHR in this area.
30 November 2011
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Landmark Ruling on "Conscientious Objection"
For the first time, the European Court of Human Rights sentenced Turkey for a breach of Article 9 on freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Applicant Erçep's lawyer Alsancak said the verdict manifested the right to conscientious objection in Turkey.
23 November 2011 Işıl Cinmen
ECHR: "State Responsible for Death of Soldier"
ECHR: "State Responsible for Death of Soldier"
In the case of the alleged suicide of a soldier, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that "the government is responsible for a death at the military" and that "people addicted to alcohol and narcotics should not be conscripted".
2 September 2011
State Human Rights Department to be Established
State Human Rights Department to be Established
The Human Rights Department will be established for the abatement of human rights violations. The newly founded department will collect information and opinions on applications made to the ECHR from related institutions and prepare defences.
29 August 2011
ECHR Condemns Turkey’s Military Discipline Practice
ECHR Condemns Turkey’s Military Discipline Practice
Strasbourg court finds a violation of human rights regarding disciplinary cell containment practice at the Turkish military. The court finds restraining liberties outside the judicial system, unacceptable.
11 August 2011 Ekin Karaca
NGOs Urge Release of Nine Terminally Ill Prisoners
NGOs Urge Release of Nine Terminally Ill Prisoners
Human rights activists criticized lack of adequate medical treatment for prisoners, quoting that 913 people has died in prisons during the last decade due to health problems.
11 August 2011
Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR
Journalist Nedim Şener Applies to ECHR
Journalist Şener, arrested in the scope of the Ergenekon investigation since 6 March, applied to the European Court of Human Rights because of violations of the "prohibition of torture", the "right to personal freedom" and the "right to freedom of expression".
21 July 2011 Istanbul
ECHR Convicts Turkey Twice
ECHR Convicts Turkey Twice
The Turkish government is to pay applicant Derman € 43,000 in compensation due to ill-treatment in police custody, the European Court of Human Rights decreed. Applicant İçen will receive a compensation of € 15,000 because she was tried as a civilian at a military court.
2 June 2011
No Advance Notification for News on Private Life
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
No Advance Notification for News on Private Life
Upon the application filed by former International Automobile Federation Mosely, the ECHR ruled that newspapers do not have the legal duty to notify the subjects of intended publications in advance.
11 May 2011
15,200 Files against Turkey Pending at ECHR
15,200 Files against Turkey Pending at ECHR
In 2010, a total of 15,200 applications filed against Turkey were pending before the European Court of Human Rights. Only Russia has more files pending. Turkey is the country with the highest number of convictions regarding violations of rights at the ECHR.
12 April 2011
Turkey Convicted of Restricting Defence in Kurdish
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Turkey Convicted of Restricting Defence in Kurdish
The ECHR saw a violation of the right to a fair trial in the case of Sultan Şaman who was not allowed to see a lawyer or a translator when she was in police custody. Şaman was convicted of "membership in the PKK" by a domestic court. Turkey has to pay € 1,800 in compensation.
7 April 2011 Elvan Kısmet
"Constitutional Court Conformity Bill" Approved
"Constitutional Court Conformity Bill" Approved
Lawyers warn that the newly enforced right to individual applications to the Constitutional Court will prolong applications to the European Court of Human Rights. Lawyer Cinmen argued that the Constitutional Court will not be able to handle the flood of trials.
1 April 2011 Ayça Söylemez
European Court of Human Rights Questions Use of Violence
RETURN TO LIFE OPERATION
European Court of Human Rights Questions Use of Violence
The European Court of Human Rights questions Turkey about a potential violation of the right to life and torture allegations regarding the Return to Life operation at the Bayrampaşa Prison eleven years ago.
15 March 2011 Ayça Söylemez
Turkey Inquired about Internet Censorship
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Turkey Inquired about Internet Censorship
The European Court of Human Rights examines two applications from Turkey regarding cases of internet censorship in 2009. Turkish authorities were allowed time till 9 June to submit a response. Internet expert Akdeniz emphasized the international importance of the decision.
10 March 2011
Imprisoned Writer Berktaş Wins at ECHR
EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Imprisoned Writer Berktaş Wins at ECHR
"Hücreler" - 'Prison Cells' is the title of the book that brought writer Berktaş to jail. Berktaş now won her case at the ECHR and Turkey was sentenced to a fine of € 15,000 in compensation. The same amount has to be paid to publisher Çamyar.
16 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu
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