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Erdoğan's advisor targets the Constitutional Court, says it creates systemic crisis

Erdoğan's advisor targets the Constitutional Court, says it creates systemic crisis

Presidential Chief Advisor Mehmet Uçum claimed that the Constitution was violated by the Constitutional Court with the court's Can Atalay decision. "The Constitutional Court is not hesitating to do everything in its power to narrow the exclusive scope of Presidential Decrees, a necessity of the presidential system, and to create a systemic crisis," he said.

Draft Bill Does not Prevent Injustice for Children on Trial!

Draft Bill Does not Prevent Injustice for Children on Trial!

"If the draft bill comes into effect, children will be prosecuted at juvenile courts instead of high criminal courts. Nevertheless, the children will still be treated as offenders of terror crimes. The problems will increase and intensify", said Uçum form the Justice for Children Group.

12 March 2010 Burçin Belge