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Former BDP Deputy Halis was handed a prison sentence of more than 15.5 years on charges of "membership in an illegal organization" and "propaganda" due to seven speeches he made during his election campaign and term as Member of Parliament.

Peace and Democracy Party member Halis suggested a draft bill for lifting religious indication on Turkish identity cards. According to legal amendments made in 2006, religious indication still exists. The according field can be left blank upon a written application only.