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Government prioritizes 'palace, war and capital' in 2021 budget, says opposition

Government prioritizes 'palace, war and capital' in 2021 budget, says opposition

HDP deputies have pointed out the lack of transparency of the budget negotiations as journalists and lawmakers are not allowed in the talks due to the pandemic measures.

22 October 2020

Parliament set to lift immunity of 11 HDP deputies

Parliament set to lift immunity of 11 HDP deputies

The parliament's Joint Constitution and Justice Committee will examine the files regarding the MPs.

22 October 2020

Women’s platform says Turkey’s Parliament ‘performs poorly in women’s rights’

Women’s platform says Turkey’s Parliament ‘performs poorly in women’s rights’

The Women’s Platform for Equality (EŞİK) monitored the first 15 days of the new Parliamentary year in terms of its works on women’s rights. The report of the platform has shown that the Parliament “has performed poorly.”

20 October 2020

Decision to lift MP Çelik's immunity published in Official Gazzette

Decision to lift MP Çelik's immunity published in Official Gazzette

Çelik previously resigned from the HDP after facing charges for sexually assaulting a woman.

Turkey’s Parliament extends troops deployment abroad

Turkey’s Parliament extends troops deployment abroad

The Parliament has ratified two motions to extend the deployment of Turkey’s troops in Lebanon, Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) for another year as part of the UN’s interim force in Lebanon and EU peacekeeping mission in Mali and the CAR.

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

Dozens of members of the party have been taken into custody over the 2014 protests in mostly Kurdish-populated provinces.

HDP deputy calls on parliamentary human rights comittee to take action for Aytaç Ünsal

DEATH FASTING LAWYERS

HDP deputy calls on parliamentary human rights comittee to take action for Aytaç Ünsal

MP Gergerlioğlu has noted that lawyer Aytaç Ünsal is in critical condition after 212 days of death fast.

1 September 2020

Parliament passes 12 articles of ‘multiple bar associations bill’

Parliament passes 12 articles of ‘multiple bar associations bill’

Foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar association in a city, the Bill on Amendments to the Attorneys' Act and Some Laws has been passed at the General Assembly of the Parliament. MPs have started debating the second part.

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

During the session, tensions rose between AKP deputies and independent MP Ahmet Şık.

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

"There is no example of multiple bar associations in the world," bar chairs have told bianet, criticizing the government's move to change the Attorneys' Act.

6 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

The bill will head to the parliament's general assembly as bar chairs continue to protest outside the parliament.

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

Bar chairs have not been allowed to join the negotiations of the bill that allows multiple bar associations in larger provinces.

Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament ‘because it affects Internet capacity’

The press unit of the Parliament has released a statement about why Netflix cannot be accessed in Parliament. “The restriction has been imposed as series-film platforms affect the Internet capacity at the Parliament,” the unit has indicated.

CHP MP Mahmut Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19

CHP MP Mahmut Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19

Feeling unwell while the bill ‘to split bar associations’ was debated at the Parliamentary Justice Commission, main opposition CHP MP Tanal has tested negative for COVID-19. A worker of Parliament’s official TV channel has been diagnosed with the virus.

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The ruling party's parliamentary group deputy chair has been found to be infected "after a routine test."

One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The party has not disclosed the name of the MP but stated that his/her health condition is getting better.

Parliament Authorizes Neighborhood Guards to Detain Suspects, Carry Firearms

Parliament Authorizes Neighborhood Guards to Detain Suspects, Carry Firearms

Guards have been authorized to carry weapons and detain suspects after nine articles of a law proposal were approved.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.

Parliamentary Debate on Bill of Criminal Enforcement Completed

Parliamentary Debate on Bill of Criminal Enforcement Completed

The Parliamentary debate on the bill of criminal enforcement was completed at the General Assembly of the Parliament yesterday. As the quorum for meeting was not reached, the session has been adjourned to 2 p.m. today to take a vote on the bill.

HDP MPs Protest Bill on Criminal Enforcement

HDP MPs Protest Bill on Criminal Enforcement

The General Assembly of the Parliament started debating the bill on criminal execution yesterday. While the HDP protested the bill with banners “Equal execution keeps alive” and “Corona doesn’t discriminate prisoners,” the session is adjourned to today.

Parliament Condemns US Peace Plan for Middle East

Parliament Condemns US Peace Plan for Middle East

All the five parties that have a group in the parliament have signed a joint declaration that condemns the US President's plan "which ignores fundamental rights and freedoms of Palestinians."

30 January 2020

More Than Half of Parliamentary Questions Left Unanswered

More Than Half of Parliamentary Questions Left Unanswered

In the 27th term of the Parliament, a total of 21 thousand 504 Parliamentary questions have been submitted, but 11 thousand 663 of them have been left unanswered. The number of answered Parliamentary questions in due time is only 1,700.

17 December 2019

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

While preparations for an operation in Syria are underway, the Parliament has agreed to extend the resolution allowing cross-border operations against Syria and Iraq. The CHP and İYİ Party approved the resolution, the HDP voted against it.

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

President Erdoğan: We will Settle 2 Million People in Safe Zone

Addressing the Parliament at the opening of new legislative session, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Turkey does not have a single day to lose. Our projects are ready. We shared them with heads of state at bilateral meetings at the UN”.

Presidency: National Will Has Been Targeted

Presidency: National Will Has Been Targeted

Two people, who are declared as related to DHKP-C and who tried to take hostage of Parliament’s counter staff, have been detained.

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

Torture Allegation on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP Urfa MP Öcalan has submitted parliamentary inquiry concerning condition of D.D., who told that he was tortured in custody in Urfa.

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP: Did You Prevent Women Taking to the Theatre Stage?

Parliamentary Inquiry by CHP: Did You Prevent Women Taking to the Theatre Stage?

CHP MP Yüceer has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the allegation that Parliament Speaker İsmail Kahraman prevented women theater players from taking to the stage at parliament.

HDP MP Toğrul’s Shoulder Broken by AKP MPs in Parliament

HDP MP Toğrul’s Shoulder Broken by AKP MPs in Parliament

HDP Antep MP Toğrul has been battered by AKP MPs and his scapula has been broken.

8 March 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Akit TV Presenter: We Would Have Started from Cihangir if We Intended to Kill Civilians

Akit TV Presenter: We Would Have Started from Cihangir if We Intended to Kill Civilians

Regarding the claims that TAF kills civilians in Afrin, Akit TV Presenter has said, “If we had the intention to kill civilians, we would have started doing it from Nişantaşı, Etiler..Right? I mean there are lots of traitors, there is the parliament..”

27 February 2018

Bozdağ: Commission to Protect Children Formed

Bozdağ: Commission to Protect Children Formed

Bozdağ has said that a commission has been formed to review the precautions taken so for and submit report to the government.

20 February 2018

CHP’s Pavey, HDP’s Buldan Beaten in Parliament, Taken to Hospital

CHP’s Pavey, HDP’s Buldan Beaten in Parliament, Taken to Hospital

Following “intervention” of AKP’s women MPs into Nazlıaka’s protest on rostrum, CHP’s Pavez’s prosthesis has been dislocated, HDP’s Buldan taken to hospital and AKP’s Enç, who kicked Buldan in the chest, came to parliament with a neck brace.

20 January 2017

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