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How will ‘e-hearing’ affect trials in Turkey?

How will ‘e-hearing’ affect trials in Turkey?

Lawyer Dr. Güray Dağ raises concerns that the recently introduced method of “e-hearing” will cause problems in terms of both the principle of immediateness and in interrogations at court, especially when it comes to bringing out the truth.

17 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

While prosecutor's issue protective orders in most applications by women, they usually decide not to prosecute suspects, CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted, citing Jutice Ministry data.

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

COVID-19

Progressive Lawyers Association Applies to Ministry, Requests Release of Ill Prisoners

Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) İstanbul Branch Prison Commission has applied to the Ministry of Justice regarding 126 ill prisoners whose relatives got in contact with them and requested their immediate release due to coronavirus.

24 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry of Justice Sent ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala to Court Before Hearing

Ministry of Justice Sent ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala to Court Before Hearing

The court has ruled that the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue “because the ECtHR verdict was not delivered to them.” However, the Ministry of Justice apparently sent the Turkish translation of the verdict to the court before the hearing.

26 December 2019

Justice Ministry Circular on Male Violence: 'It Would Result in Concealment of Violence'

Justice Ministry Circular on Male Violence: 'It Would Result in Concealment of Violence'

Women's rights defenders say that some articles in the circular would prevent people from speaking up against male violence on social media and "disregard women's will" in the fight against male violence.

18 December 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Allegations of Torture in Elazığ Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

Allegations of Torture in Elazığ Prison on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Van MP Tayip Temel has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the allegations that inmates are subjected to systematic torture in Elazığ No. 2 Prison.

Human Rights Association Co-Chair: Judicial Power of President Should Be Reviewed

Human Rights Association Co-Chair: Judicial Power of President Should Be Reviewed

Making a statement regarding the report submitted by rights organizations to the Ministry of Justice, İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan has stated that the necessary changes for the establishment of an independent judiciary should be introduced.

85-Year-Old Ill Prisoner on Parliamentary Agenda

85-Year-Old Ill Prisoner on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Kurtulan has submitted a parliamentary question on the two contradicting reports regarding 85-year-old ill prisoner Bingöl's health condition, asking why she is not released.

24 January 2019

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Meets Justice Minister on Hunger Strikes, Freedom of Expression

Human Rights Association Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said that they presented their works and views to Minister of Justice Gül and their dialogue with the Ministry will continue.

15 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Circular Letter Regarding Sexual Abuse by Ministry of Justice

Circular Letter Regarding Sexual Abuse by Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has published a circular letter regarding the offences committed against sexual inviolability of children and women, emphasizing that the procedural acts should be meticulously performed in the event of such offences.

19 November 2018

‘Prison Capacity Exceeded, 3 People Lie in 1 Bed’

‘Prison Capacity Exceeded, 3 People Lie in 1 Bed’

Inmates in Sivas Type E Closed Prison have written a letter to HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu about the rights violations that they have experienced in prison. Gergerlioğlu has brought the issue to parliamentary agenda.

11 September 2018

Sick Prisoner Koçer Özdal’s Condition on Parliamentary Agenda

Sick Prisoner Koçer Özdal’s Condition on Parliamentary Agenda

After rights organizations made a statement regarding sick prisoner Koçer Özdal’s right to access medical treatment, the HDP MPs have submitted parliamentary inquiries about his condition.

Ministry’s Note Calling Demirtaş ‘Militant’ on Parliamentary Agenda

Ministry’s Note Calling Demirtaş ‘Militant’ on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Baydemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry with respect to Ministry of Justice sending a note calling HDP’s imprisoned Co-Chair Demirtaş “militant” to court.

3 November 2017

Ministry of Justice: 50,510 People Arrested in Coup Attempt Investigations

Ministry of Justice: 50,510 People Arrested in Coup Attempt Investigations

According to the statement of the Ministry of Justice, 50,510 people have been arrested in investigations regarding the July 15 coup attempt. There are 2,431 judges and prosecutors behind bars.

Minister Bozdağ: 2,300 People Died in Prisons in 8 Years

Minister Bozdağ: 2,300 People Died in Prisons in 8 Years

Minister of Justice Bozdağ has declared that 2,300 people lost their lives in prisons from 2009 to October 16 and that the capacities have been exceeded by 5,704 people.

10 January 2017

Water, Books Restricted, Letters Prohibited In Antalya L-Type Prison

Water, Books Restricted, Letters Prohibited In Antalya L-Type Prison

In the campaign launched for the prisoners in Antalya L-Type Prison where a restriction has been imposed on books, the letters are not being delivered and warm water is only served two days in a a week for two hours and 38 prisoners were staying at wards for seven.

Ministry of Justice doesn’t Respond to Peace Delegation’s Letter

Ministry of Justice doesn’t Respond to Peace Delegation’s Letter

International Peace Delegation has interpreted Ministry of Justice not responding to their appointment request as disappointing.

17 February 2016 Beyza Kural,Volkan Ağar

Armed Attack to Ministry of Justice

Armed Attack to Ministry of Justice

A perpetrator who opened fire with pump rifle in additional building of Ministry of Justice was detained.

Number of Prisoners Exceeds Population of 4 Provinces

Number of Prisoners Exceeds Population of 4 Provinces

According to data published by the Ministry of Justice, the number of imprisoned detainees and convicts reached 131,317. In other words, the number of prisoners in Turkey now exceeds the population of each provinces of Dersim, Bayburt, Ardahan and Kilis.

14 February 2012

"Journalists not Detained because of their Writings"

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE:

"Journalists not Detained because of their Writings"

According to the Ministry of Justice, freedom of expression in Turkey is not being restricted and only 4 out of 63 imprisoned journalists are behind bars because of their writings. Turan Özlu form National Channel who was arrested this week is the 64th journalist in prison.

Minister Gave Order for "Return to Life" Operation

Minister Gave Order for "Return to Life" Operation

Records proved that the order for the Return to Life operation came from the Ministry of the Interior. The same documents revealed that then Prisons and Arrest Stations General Manager Ertosun forwarded the order to the gendarmerie on the phone.

15 April 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Turkish Court Grants Compensation for Dink Family

HRANT DINK MURDER

Turkish Court Grants Compensation for Dink Family

Four years after the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink, the Istanbul 10th Administrative Court handed down a TL 100,000 fine in compensation to the Ministry of the Interior on the grounds that the police failed to protect Dink.

21 February 2011 Erol Önderoğlu

Ministry of Justice: Defending Genocide is Freedom of Speech

Ministry of Justice: Defending Genocide is Freedom of Speech

The Ministry of Justice did not issue permission for a trial against Armenian Agos newspaper owner Seropyan and chief editor Arat Dink. The case had initially been filed against assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink for recognizing the "Armenian Genocide".

26 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Justice Minister: 83 People Tried under Article 301 in 3 Years

Justice Minister: 83 People Tried under Article 301 in 3 Years

Minister of Justice Ergin announced the number of investigations and trials under article 301 to have summed up to 83 cases throughout the past 3 years. According to Ergin, a total of 1,252 requests were put forward related to files concerned with freedom of speech.

27 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Germany Hands Over Two PKK Militants

The Turkish Ministry of Justice has announced that Germany has handed over PKK militants Iltas and Kizilay.

30 November 2007 Tolga Korkut

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