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Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults

ANTI-TERROR LAW APPROVED

Parliament Separated "Terror" Prosecution of Children and Adults

The amendments related to juveniles prosecuted under the Anti-Terror law were adopted by the Turkish Parliament. Children convicted for "terror" crimes will be released pending trial. They will be prosecuted at juvenile courts instead of high criminal courts.

23 July 2010 Semra Pelek