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In a precedent ruling, court orders Social Security Institution to reimburse for HPV vaccine
In a precedent ruling, court orders Social Security Institution to reimburse for HPV vaccine
Lawyer Nilda Baltalı says, “There was another precedent ruling before. This is the second precedent ruling. The Social Security Institution (SGK) does not have the right to appeal in this case. This is very hope-inspiring.”
10 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek
Reality at Court Contradicts Ministry's Announcement
Reality at Court Contradicts Ministry's Announcement
Turkish journalists striving to reveal facts about the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink are prosecuted at special authority high criminal courts whereas officials who failed to prevent the murder are tried at magistrate courts. Journalist Göktaş now stands accused of "severe crime".
17 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Mother of Killed Civilian Receives Prison Sentence
Mother of Killed Civilian Receives Prison Sentence
Berrin Trusun, mother of Baran Tursun who was killed by the police, received a prison sentence of more than 5 months because of her reaction against the court decision to release the responsible police officer in the first hearing pending trial. The pronouncement of the judgement was postponed.
19 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
44 Counts Life Sentence for Mardin Massacre
44 Counts Life Sentence for Mardin Massacre
The case concerned with the death of 44 people from the village of Bilge in south-eastern Turkey was decided this week. 6 defendants received a 44 counts aggravated life sentence; one defendant underage was sentenced to 44 counts of 15 years imprisonment.
29 April 2010 Tolga Korkut
Witnesses of the Defence Will Testify in Trial against Tursun Family
Witnesses of the Defence Will Testify in Trial against Tursun Family
The family of killed Baran Tursun is tried for raising against the court during the law suit filed related to the death of their son and brother. Tursun's parents and his sister are facing prison sentence. The case was postponed to 9 July to hear eight witnesses of the defence.
29 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Journalist Saymaz on Trial for Articles about Ergenekon Defendant
Journalist Saymaz on Trial for Articles about Ergenekon Defendant
Radikal newspaper journalist Saymaz will stand trial on 29 April for his critical news items concerned with "Ergenekon" defendant Şahin. At the same time, Star newspaper writer Tayyar was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment.
26 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute
Human Rights Activits Tried for Criticising Forensic Medicine Institute
Board Chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation Prof. Dr Ş. K. Fincancı faces prison sentence for her statements about N. Bilgen, chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber. Fincancı had criticised Bilgen and the Institute in an interview.
19 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Former Intelligence Officer Admits Neglect of Police in Dink Murder
Former Intelligence Officer Admits Neglect of Police in Dink Murder
In yesterday's hearing of the case against journalist Şener based on his book about the murder of Turkish-Armenian jounalist Dink, former Head of Intelligence Uzun admitted negligence of the police prior to the assassination. He said the murder could have been prevented.
16 April 2010 Berivan Tapan
Four Politicians on Trial for Speaking Kurdish
Four Politicians on Trial for Speaking Kurdish
Hakkari Mayor Fadıl Bedirhanoğlu, former mayor Kazım Kurt and officials of closed Democratic Society Party Fahri Kurt and Rahmi Temel stand trial for addressing their electorate in Kurdish in the run-up to the 2009 local elections.
2 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Mayor Acquitted for Bringing Homes Water Free of Charge
Mayor Acquitted for Bringing Homes Water Free of Charge
The Dikili Criminal Court of First Instance acquitted Mayor Özgüven and municipality officials of charges of misconduct of office. The mayor and his colleagues stood trial because people in the district had not been charged for the consumption of 10 tons of water.
31 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Two Journalists on Trial for "Cosmic Room" Coverage
Two Journalists on Trial for "Cosmic Room" Coverage
A trial has been opened against Hürriyet newspaper journalist Kurt and editorial manager Kılıç although the related investigation into an assassination plot directed at Deputy PM Arınç is still continuing. Both defendants face imprisonment for taking and publishing pictures of Colonel E.Y.B.
19 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Prison Sentence for Posting Reader Comment?
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
Prison Sentence for Posting Reader Comment?
Barış Yarkadaş, publication director of the Gerçek Gündem internet site, stands trial for a reader comment which allegedly insulted President Gül. Yarkadaş said that the site does not post comments concerning the president any more. RSF is following the case up.
5 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
First Hearing of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Trial
"REVOLUTIONARY HEADQUARTERS"
First Hearing of "Revolutionary Headquarters" Trial
Ten defendants were released pending trial due to lack of evidence for the alleged membership of the "Revolutionary Headquarters" terror organization. Lawyer Kanar requested to exclude illegally obtained evidence. The defendants denied the accusations put up against them.
24 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Burçin Belge,Erhan Üstündağ
Kurdish Journalist Faces 525-Year Prison Sentence
Kurdish Journalist Faces 525-Year Prison Sentence
The Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court Prosecutor demanded a 105-fold prison sentence for Vedat Kurşun, former chief editor of Kurdish Azadiya Welat newspaper, under charges of "spreading propaganda for a terror organization".
23 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Radikal Newspaper Journalists on Trial
Radikal Newspaper Journalists on Trial
Co-chair of closed DTP Ayna filed a complaint with chief editor Çakkalkurt and journalist Başaran from Radikal newspaper under charges of "spreading propaganda for an illegal organization" based on the sentence "Our base told us to go to the mountains".
18 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
PEN Supports Tried Journalist Şener
PEN Supports Tried Journalist Şener
In the case against journalist Şener based on his book about the Hrant Dink murder, the court now wants to ascertain whether Şener published "classified documents". Şener: "No journalist applies to court before obtaining a confidential document".
18 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Two Journalists at Court for Pursuing Dink Murder
HRANT DINK MURDER
Two Journalists at Court for Pursuing Dink Murder
The case against Vatan newspaper journalist Kemal Göktaş on the grounds of his book "The Hrant Dink Muder: Media, Judiciary, State" has started. The prosecutor requested time to review whether the case was opened within the prescription period of four months.
17 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Kurdish Artist Rojda on Trial
Kurdish Artist Rojda on Trial
Kurdish artists Rojda was taken into custody by reason of having spread "propaganda for an illegal organization" by performing a Kurdish song at a festival in Diyarbakır. Rojda is one of 160 artists invited by the Prime Minister to discuss the "Kurdish initiative".
12 February 2010 Bawer Çakır
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
Eight trials have been launched against three high school students in Bursa for the slogan "Light bulb Tayyip". The juveniles were convicted in three cases, so far only one court ruled for their acquittal. Young O.K. was found guilty of the same charges in Bursa last year.
3 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Trial Opened against TİHV Executive Fincancı and Journalist Yarkadaş
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Trial Opened against TİHV Executive Fincancı and Journalist Yarkadaş
The trial filed by Chair of the Institute for Forensic Medicine 3rd Specialization Chamber Nur Bilgen against Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, board chair of the Turkish Human Rights Foundation and Barış Yarkadaş, chief editor of GerçekGündem.com has been opened.
19 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges
Former Interior Minister Cleared of Murder Charges
The court declined the request of third party plaintiffship made by families of Arıkan and Demir who were killed in an operation against Dev-Sol. Lawyer Kozağaçlı from the Contemproray Lawyers Association warned that criminal offences are being covered up.
25 December 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Kurdish Newspaper Editor in Detention for another 3 Months
KURDISH INITIATIVE AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Kurdish Newspaper Editor in Detention for another 3 Months
Kurdish newspaper journalist Vedat Kurşun will remain in detention for another 3 months. Kurşun has been detained for the last 10 months because of news items and articles he published in the context of the Kurdish question.
4 December 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Prosecutor Pleaded for Publisher's and Journalist's Acquittal
PRESS FREEDOM
Prosecutor Pleaded for Publisher's and Journalist's Acquittal
Prosecutor Çavuşoğlu from the Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court pleaded for the acquittal of publisher Zarakolu and writer Güler. The defendants were facing prison sentences under allegations of "spreading PKK propaganda" on behalf of a character in a novel.
20 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
"Unjust Provocation" no Excuse for Honour Killing
WOMAN MURDER
"Unjust Provocation" no Excuse for Honour Killing
Hasan Korkmak received a life sentence for strangling his wife Sati Korkmak because he thought she was cheating on him. For the first time a family involved in an "honour" killing sought help from an organization. Korkmak was not granted mitigation for "unjust provocation".
19 November 2009 Yonca Cingöz
DTP Member Demirtaş Appeals against Prison Sentence
DTP Member Demirtaş Appeals against Prison Sentence
Lawyer Cihan Aydın filed an appeal for his client Nurettin Demirtaş, former DTP leader. Demirtaş had received a 6 years and 3 months prison sentence because he had attended a funeral of PKK members. DTP member Sebahat Tuncel is also prosecuted under allegations of "membership of an illegal organization".
13 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Milliyet Daily on Trial for News about "Kurdish Initiative"
KURDISH INITIATIVE AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Milliyet Daily on Trial for News about "Kurdish Initiative"
Milliyet newspaper reporter Durukan and director Çakkalkurt are facing prison sentences for publishing an announcement of PKK executive Duran Kalkan. The prosecutor proposed a fine to be paid in advance in order to drop the case. The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court has not yet decided on the outcome.
12 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Milliyet Daily on Trial for News about "Kurdish Initiative"
KURDISH INITIATIVE AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Milliyet Daily on Trial for News about "Kurdish Initiative"
Milliyet newspaper reporter Durukan and director Çakkalkurt are facing prison sentences for publishing an announcement of PKK executive Duran Kalkan. The prosecutor proposed a fine to be paid in advance in order to drop the case. The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court has not yet decided on the outcome.
12 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
İHD Members Still Detained Despite Invalid Evidence
İHD Members Still Detained Despite Invalid Evidence
The court did not release İHD executive Kalaycı. İHD Chairman Türkdoğan protests, "We will file an appeal. The evidence is illegal. Investigations were carried out improperly. Our member is detained because of missing statements and a lack of investigation".
11 November 2009 Tolga Korkut
General Convicted for Defamation of Assassinated Hrant Dink
HATE SPEECH
General Convicted for Defamation of Assassinated Hrant Dink
Brigadier General Karaduman was sentenced to pay 2,000 Turkish Lira in compensation for hate speeches against assassinated Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.
9 November 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Cartoonist Özdabak on Trial
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND CRITICISM
Cartoonist Özdabak on Trial
Yeni Asya newspaper cartoonist Halil İbrahim Özdabak faces a 2 years and 8 months prison sentence for one of his political caricatures. The illustration shows court president Osman Kaçmaz on his judge's podium, which is positioned on top of a military tank.
15 October 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Engin Çeber Murder Case: Long and Winding Trial Road
RIGHT TO LIFE
Engin Çeber Murder Case: Long and Winding Trial Road
Because of missing voice records the 7th hearing of the Engin Çeber murder case had to be repeated. Detained defendants Karaosmanoğlu and Aksu reiterated their statements. Lawyer Tanay is concerned about a fair trial. Some crucial statements made in the previous session are still missing. The case is postponed till 16 November.
6 October 2009 Bawer Çakır
Prosecutor as Lawyer for Festus Okey
FESTUS OKEY COURT CASE
Prosecutor as Lawyer for Festus Okey
In the court case regarding the murder of refugee Okey joint plaintiffs were not accepted. Rights Organizations are not able to obtain a mandate from the refugee's family in Nigeria. Lawyer Tanay and Dalkıran from hYd stress that Okey's lawyer is actually a prosecutor who has not requested anything from the court so far.
1 October 2009 Tolga Korkut
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