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‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

‘Demand for Osman Kavala’s release has grown louder’

Shortly after the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has called on Turkey to implement the ECtHR ruling on Osman Kavala, Amnesty International has released a statement emphasizing that “the demand for his release is growing louder.’

4 September 2020

‘ECtHR President gave Constitutional Court the message of “Implement my rulings”’

FORMER ECTHR JUDGE TÜRMEN

‘ECtHR President gave Constitutional Court the message of “Implement my rulings”’

Amid ECtHR President’s visit to Turkey and criticisms about his meeting with government officials, former ECtHR Judge Rıza Türmen has spoken to bianet: “ECtHR President has given the Constitutional Court the message of ‘Implement my ruling’.”

4 September 2020 Nazan Özcan

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Implement ECtHR ruling on Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe: Implement ECtHR ruling on Kavala

Committee of Ministers of Council of Europe notes that though Kavala has been arrested as part of another investigation, the rights violations detected by the ECtHR are still in place and, therefore, the ruling of release must be implemented.

4 September 2020

ECtHR President Spano in Turkey: Emphasis on ‘judicial independence’

ECtHR President Spano in Turkey: Emphasis on ‘judicial independence’

In his speech at the Justice Academy, ECtHR President Spano said, “Those in power cannot control the courts. To put it clearly, laws must not only apply to the populace, but also, and crucially to those that hold the reins of power at any given moment.”

3 September 2020

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

ECtHR President Spano will come to Turkey tomorrow for a two-day visit, during which he will be given an honorary doctorate by İstanbul University.

2 September 2020

Human Rights Association addresses an open letter to ECtHR President Spano

Human Rights Association addresses an open letter to ECtHR President Spano

The İHD has penned an open letter to ECtHR President Spano: “In order for your visit to Turkey to genuinely be beneficial, your lending an ear to civil society organizations that make the voices of rights victims be heard bears vital significance.”

2 September 2020

ECtHR rejects application about death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal

ECtHR rejects application about death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has rejected the application with a request for an interim measure on the grounds that “there is no imminent danger” to arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, who has been on a death fast for 212 days.

2 September 2020

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Mehmet Altan addresses an open letter to ECtHR President

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Altan has penned an open letter to ECtHR President Spano, who is expected to be given an honorary doctorate: “Those who will give you an honorary doctorate are the very people who dismissed me and many other academics.”

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

Öcalan has not been able to have a phone talk with his family since late April.

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

Application to Constitutional Court over failure to implement ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş

The ECtHR previously concluded that the conviction of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş over a speech violated his rights. As the local court rejected his attorneys’ request for retrial, an individual application has been made to Constitutional Court.

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Questions from ECtHR to Turkey regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan

Following a ruling of rejection by Constitutional Court, ECtHR now examines the application regarding the killing of Berkin Elvan as a “priority case.” It has asked questions to Turkey about the use of gas canisters and failure to investigate public officials.

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

The ECtHR on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Turkey to bring Kavala's case to the court's Grand Chamber.

Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney

Courts Need to Comply with ECtHR Decision, Says Kavala's Attorney

"The ECtHR decision has now become final. Judges now need to consciously abide by the importance, effectiveness of this decision. They must respect the decision and remove the arrest order," says attorney Köksal Bayraktar.

13 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

Turkey Ranks 2nd in Not Executing ECtHR Judgements

Turkey Ranks 2nd in Not Executing ECtHR Judgements

According to the 2019 Report of the Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Ministers supervising the execution of European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) judgements, Turkey ranks second after Russia in failing to execute the ECtHR judgements.

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Four refugees who were injured by the security forces of Greece on Turkey-Greece border have applied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). 25 other refugees are also reportedly preparing to apply to the European supreme court.

Turkey 'Takes First Place' in Convictions at ECtHR

Turkey 'Takes First Place' in Convictions at ECtHR

Since the establishment of the ECtHR, Turkey has been convicted for violating freedom of expression for 356 times in total, more than any other state.

29 January 2020

ECtHR Ruling on Kavala: His Pre-Trial Detention Not Based on Reasonable Suspicion

ECtHR Ruling on Kavala: His Pre-Trial Detention Not Based on Reasonable Suspicion

We are publishing the summary of ECtHR ruling on arrested businessperson Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 773 days. Announcing its verdict on December 10, the Court has concluded that his pre-trial detention is a right violation.

13 December 2019

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have released a joint statement and called on Turkey to carry out the ECtHR ruling and release arrested businessperson Osman Kavala from prison immediately.

11 December 2019

Statement by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys on ECtHR Verdict: A Long-Overdue Legal Gain

Statement by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys on ECtHR Verdict: A Long-Overdue Legal Gain

In the wake of ECtHR verdict of right violation, the attorneys of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala have released a written statement: “We consider the ECtHR verdict to be a just, but a long-overdue legal gain.”

10 December 2019

ECtHR: Release Osman Kavala Immediately

ECtHR: Release Osman Kavala Immediately

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has given a verdict of right violation for businessperson Osman Kavala, who was detained on October 18, 2017 and has been arrested since November 1, 2017.

10 December 2019

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

The court of appeal has ruled for the release of İdris Sayılğan, who was previously sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison for "terrorism-related" charges.

28 November 2019

ECtHR: Children Held in Inhuman Conditions in Removal Centers

ECtHR: Children Held in Inhuman Conditions in Removal Centers

The ECtHR has concluded that the prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment was violated at Kumkapı and Antep Removal Centers. Turkey will pay 67,500 Euro to applicant G.B. and her three children in damages.

1 November 2019

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

The court has ruled that the imprisoned former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) shall be paid a compensation of 2,500 euros.

ECtHR Verdict on Allianoi Ancient City: Right to Information Violated

ECtHR Verdict on Allianoi Ancient City: Right to Information Violated

The ECtHR has ruled that Allianoi Initiative Spokesperson Ali Cangı's right of access to information is violated. Cangı made efforts to keep the ancient city of Allianoi from being left under water.

1 February 2019 Pınar Tarcan

‘Return to Life’ Judgement by ECtHR: How Women Were Burned Not Unveiled for 18 Years

‘Return to Life’ Judgement by ECtHR: How Women Were Burned Not Unveiled for 18 Years

Announcing its judgement on Dinçer, whose face and body were burned during the “Return to Life Operation” in Bayrampaşa Prison, the ECtHR has sentenced Turkey to pay 20 thousand Euro in non-pecuniary damages for “violating the prohibition of torture”.

29 January 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey Ranks Second in ECtHR Again

Turkey Ranks Second in ECtHR Again

The Annual Report of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has shown that Turkey has been the second country, about which the court gave a judgement in 2018. Turkey has also ranked fourth among the countries awaiting a judgement.

29 January 2019

‘Violation of Right to Independent, Impartial Court’ Ruling by Constitutional Court

‘Violation of Right to Independent, Impartial Court’ Ruling by Constitutional Court

Constitutional Court has announced its verdict in the case of Abdullah Altun, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the State Security Court in 1999, and ruled that his right to an independent and impartial court has been violated. Altun will be retried.

21 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Rules in Favor of Writer Tarman Described as ‘Suicide Bomber’ By Star, Takvim Dailys

ECtHR Rules in Favor of Writer Tarman Described as ‘Suicide Bomber’ By Star, Takvim Dailys

Passing a judgement In the trial of writer Tarman, who was described as a suicide bomber by Star and Takvim dailys, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Tarman be paid 1,500 Euros in non-pecuniary damages over violation of Article 8, right to respect for private life.

21 November 2017 Ayça Söylemez

CHP Appeals to ECtHR Challenging Referendum Procedure, Results

CHP Appeals to ECtHR Challenging Referendum Procedure, Results

CHP İzmir MP Çan has applied to the European Court of Human Rights against the referendum on the Constitutional Amendment Package.

YSK Refuses to Stay Its Execution and Wait for Decision by Council of State

YSK Refuses to Stay Its Execution and Wait for Decision by Council of State

Supreme Election Board has denied CHP’s request to not announce official referendum results until the Council of the State passed a ruling on the contested referendum results.

ECtHR: Application of Judge Çakar Dismissed by Decree Inadmissible

ECtHR: Application of Judge Çakar Dismissed by Decree Inadmissible

The European Court of Human Rights has declared the application of judge Kadriye Çakar dismissed by a decree under Turkey’s State of Emergency inadmissible for non-exhaustion of domestic remedies.

10 March 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey To Pay Halil Savda 2,500 Euro in Compensation

Turkey To Pay Halil Savda 2,500 Euro in Compensation

The European Court of Human Rights has upheld conscientious objector Halil Savda’s application who was sentenced to 5 months in prison on charge of “indisposing people to engage in military service”.

17 November 2016

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