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content tagged with European Court of Human Rights

ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
An administrative fine had been imposed on Amnesty Turkey for allegedly failing to inform the government before using funds from other countries.
9 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez
ECtHR convicts Turkey for violating Peace Academics' rights
ECtHR convicts Turkey for violating Peace Academics' rights
Three academics had been dismissed from their posts and their passports had been revoked. Their right to education and right to respect for one's private life were violated, the European court has concluded.
23 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez
Highest number of applications to ECTHR was from Türkiye in 2022
Highest number of applications to ECTHR was from Türkiye in 2022
More than one-fourth of the 45,500 applications in a year were from Türkiye.
27 January 2023
ECtHR: Arrest of 13 HDP deputies was 'politically motivated'
ECtHR: Arrest of 13 HDP deputies was 'politically motivated'
Twelve of the politicians were arrested in 2016. A lawyer for the MPs has said that they should be released immediately.
8 November 2022 Ayça Söylemez
Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey
Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey
The imprisoned businessperson commented on the ECtHR Grand Chamber decision that Turkey violated a binding ruling by not releasing him.
12 July 2022
Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system
The ECtHR Grand Chamber today concluded that Turkey failed to abide by a 2019 ruling of the European court for the release of the businessperson.
11 July 2022
ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment
The Grand Chamber's verdict comes as part of the infringement proceedings launched against Turkey for its failure to implement a 2019 decision for the release of the businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala.
11 July 2022
ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11
ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11
The Grand Chamber will determine whether Turkey has abided by a 2019 ruling of the European court for Kavala's release.
4 July 2022
Turkey will pay damages to journalist-painter Zehra Doğan
Turkey will pay damages to journalist-painter Zehra Doğan
Upon an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), Turkey has admitted that Zehra Doğan’s presumption of innocence was violated. Journalist-painter Doğan will now be paid 1,350 Euro in damages.
21 March 2022
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
Turkey, Osman Kavala and members of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may submit opinions by April 19. The ECtHR will review the case in May or June and the Grand Chamber is expected to give the final judgment after August.
24 February 2022
‘Constitutional Court’s workload is heavier than that of the ECtHR’
COURT PRESIDENT ARSLAN
‘Constitutional Court’s workload is heavier than that of the ECtHR’
Turkey’s Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan has announced that only in January 2022, nearly 12 thousand individual applications were submitted to the Constitutional Court, noting that “the workload has taken a dramatic dimension”.
15 February 2022
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
ECTHR RULING ON OSMAN KAVALA
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
Main opposition CHP MP Antmen notes that Turkey recognized the ECtHR’s jurisdiction in 1989: “Erdoğan is acting contrary to the Constitution. He wants Turkey to be kicked out of the CoE and wants to make the country a quagmire of Middle East."
4 February 2022
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
Amnesty International has released a statement in the wake of the CoE Committee of Ministers’ decision to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey over its failure to release Osman Kavala despite the ECtHR ruling.
3 February 2022
Erdoğan: We don't care what Council of Europe says about Osman Kavala
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Erdoğan: We don't care what Council of Europe says about Osman Kavala
The CoE Committee of Ministers yesterday launched infringement proceedings against Turkey because of its failure to release Kavala despite an ECtHR verdict.
3 February 2022
Osman Kavala: I hope that it will contribute to protection of legal norms in Turkey
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Osman Kavala: I hope that it will contribute to protection of legal norms in Turkey
Jailed businessperson Osman Kavala has made a statement after the CoE decided to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey: “I find it important that the judicial practices followed to continue my detention are reviewed with an impartial eye.”
3 February 2022
Application period to ECtHR lowered to four months
Application period to ECtHR lowered to four months
The new rule will apply to court verdicts issued on or after February 1.
2 February 2022
ECtHR: Lifting immunities of Demirtaş and HDP deputies violated freedom of expression
ECtHR: Lifting immunities of Demirtaş and HDP deputies violated freedom of expression
Months an 2016 amendment to the Constitution, 40 HDP deputies were stripped of their legislative immunities and several of them were put in prison.
1 February 2022
Turkey ranks first in violations of freedom of expression, show annual ECtHR statistics
2021 REPORT
Turkey ranks first in violations of freedom of expression, show annual ECtHR statistics
The European Court of Human Rights handed down 78 judgements on Turkey in 2021, ruling against the country in 76 of these cases.
26 January 2022
ECtHR convicts Turkey over journalist Deniz Yücel’s imprisonment
ECtHR convicts Turkey over journalist Deniz Yücel’s imprisonment
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that Turkey violated the freedom of expression and right to liberty and security of journalist Deniz Yücel, who was held in prison for 367 days in the country.
25 January 2022
CoE to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey: February 2 is critical
OSMAN KAVALA NOT RELEASED
CoE to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey: February 2 is critical
Turkey may be faced with infringement proceedings ranging from the suspension of its right to vote or membership of the Council of Eurupe to the termination of its membership over its failure to implement the ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala.
18 January 2022
'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala
AHEAD OF TODAY’S HEARING
'I would be ashamed of CoE sanctions against Turkey,' says Osman Kavala
Ahead of his hearing today, on January 17, main opposition CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel met jailed businessperson Osman Kavala in Silivri Prison and shared his message with the public.
17 January 2022
ECtHR concludes that Nazlı Ilıcak's arrest violated her rights
ECtHR concludes that Nazlı Ilıcak's arrest violated her rights
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Turkey shall pay 16,000 Euro (approx. 260,000 lira) in damages over the imprisonment of Nazlı Ilıcak.
14 December 2021
Turkey’s Foreign Minister argues ‘ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala was implemented’
Turkey’s Foreign Minister argues ‘ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala was implemented’
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, “The ECtHR judgements on Osman Kavala were implemented and he was released. But as there are other cases against him, he was not released from prison.”
14 December 2021
‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’
AHMET DAVUTOĞLU
‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’
Future Party Chair Davutoğlu, also a former AKP politician, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s remarks of “We don’t recognize the EU’s decisions”.
10 December 2021
CoE Secretary General emphasizes ‘swift, effective implementation’ of ECtHR rulings
DECEMBER 10 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
CoE Secretary General emphasizes ‘swift, effective implementation’ of ECtHR rulings
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, has made a written statement ahead of the Human Rights Day on December 10.
9 December 2021
Erdoğan: We don’t recognize EU's decisions
Erdoğan: We don’t recognize EU's decisions
President Erdoğan: “We don’t recognize the decisions taken by the European Union about Kavala, Demirtaş, this or that… This is so simple. We assume that ‘they [decisions] do not exist’. In our eyes, these are null and void.”
8 December 2021
Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’
Council of Europe urges Turkey to ‘release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately’
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on the authorities in Turkey to ensure that jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş is released from prison immediately in compliance with the ECtHR ruling.
6 December 2021
Council of Europe to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey
FAILURE TO ENFORCE KAVALA RULING
Council of Europe to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has reportedly decided to launch infringement proceedings against Turkey on the grounds of its failure to implement the ECtHR ruling of rights violation and immediate release for Osman Kavala.
2 December 2021
Turkey to pay over 2 million Euro in damages to 427 judges, prosecutors
ECTHR JUDGEMENT
Turkey to pay over 2 million Euro in damages to 427 judges, prosecutors
The European Court of Human Rights has given a ruling of rights violation for 427 judges and prosecutors who were arrested on “FETÖ” related charges. Turkey will pay 2 million 135 thousand Euro in damages.
23 November 2021
ECtHR convicts Turkey for not letting a newspaper in prison
ECtHR convicts Turkey for not letting a newspaper in prison
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that not allowing Atılım newspaper to be distributed in prison violated freedom of expression. Turkey will now pay prisoner Çiftçi 1,000 Euro in non-pecuniary damages.
17 November 2021
Osman Kavala: The EU should continue dialogue with Turkey
Osman Kavala: The EU should continue dialogue with Turkey
“If the infringement procedures begin and the cost of not complying with the ECtHR decision weighs heavier than the benefits of keeping me in prison, I could be released before the elections,” says Kavala in an interview with Germany’s Der Spiegel.
3 November 2021
'HDP is a legitimate political party, Selahattin Demirtaş should be released'
SP CHAIR KARAMOLLAOĞLU
'HDP is a legitimate political party, Selahattin Demirtaş should be released'
Felicity Party Chair Temel Karamollaoğlu has commented on the continued imprisonment of politician Selahattin Demirtaş and businessperson Osman Kavala: “Turkey should abide by the ECtHR rulings. Mr. Erdoğan himself introduced this.”
25 October 2021
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