Kavala's Attorneys Appeal Against Continuation of His Arrest

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Attorneys of Osman Kavala, a businessperson and human rights defender who has been remanded in custody since November 1, 2017, have appealed against a court decision for the continuation of his arrest and requested the recusation of the judge.

Kavala was not released in the hearing on December 24 despite an ECtHR decision. The court stated that it was not notified of the decision, rejecting all requests for the lifting of judicial control measures.

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However, it was revealed one day after the hearing that the Ministry of Justice had notified the court on the ECtHR judgment.

Attorneys of Kavala submitted their petitions to İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court. They requested the recusation of the judge because the ECtHR ruling is not implemented and a witness was heard in a closed hearing. (HA/VK)