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Convicts’ correspondence with their attorneys to be only seen by attorneys

LAW AMENDMENT

Convicts’ correspondence with their attorneys to be only seen by attorneys

With the amendment to the law on criminal execution, the communication of prisoners charged with organized crimes will be recorded and stored. But their correspondence with their attorneys, official authorities will only be seen by their addressees.

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court President and six members have indicated that the Law on Criminal Enforcement has the characteristics of a “pardon” and can only be implemented by an act of Parliament; however, the appeal has been rejected by a majority of votes.

7 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

CHP Appeals to Constitutional Court Against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Addressing the reporters after appealing to the Constitutional Court, main opposition CHP’s Altay has said, “We want the writers and those who expressed their opinions to benefit from reduced sentences benefited by muggers and usurpers.”

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk

‘Urgent Action’ Campaign by Amnesty International: Lives of Prisoners at Greater Risk

In a petition for urgent action launched by Amnesty International, it has been noted that “the lives of thousands of prisoners and prison personnel are at greater risk in overcrowded prisons deprived of hygiene conditions.”

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

9 Demands from 393 Women for Prisoners’ Right to Life and Health

393 rights defenders have shared nine demands with the public so that the right to life and health of arrested and convicted people can be safeguarded in prisons of Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic.

‘Law on Criminal Enforcement is Against Principle of Equality, It Should be Annulled’

PEOPLES’ DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

‘Law on Criminal Enforcement is Against Principle of Equality, It Should be Annulled’

Releasing a written statement about the law on criminal enforcement, the Peoples’ Democratic Congress (HDK) has said, “Constitutional Court should immediately rule that the discriminatory implementation of the legal reform is against the Constitution.”

Constitutional Court to Examine Law on Criminal Enforcement as to the Merits

Constitutional Court to Examine Law on Criminal Enforcement as to the Merits

The Constitutional Court has completed its first examination on the request for the annulment of newly enacted law on criminal enforcement and stay of its execution. The top court has decided to proceed to an examination as to the merits.

From 13 Bar Associations to Constitutional Court: Annul Law on Criminal Enforcement

From 13 Bar Associations to Constitutional Court: Annul Law on Criminal Enforcement

13 bar associations, including the Diyarbakır Bar, have called on the Constitutional Court to rebuild social peace by annulling the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement, which it will start examining on procedural grounds today.

Joint Call by 11 Legists to Constitutional Court for ‘Law on Criminal Enforcement’

Joint Call by 11 Legists to Constitutional Court for ‘Law on Criminal Enforcement’

Releasing a joint statement, 11 legists have said, “We believe that the Constitutional Court will correct the mistakes in the law on criminal enforcement within the framework of its oversight power and possible interpretations in favor of freedoms.”

‘A Mask is Sold for 17 Lira in Prison’

‘A Mask is Sold for 17 Lira in Prison’

HDP MP Züleyha Gülüm has shared the condition of Turkey’s prisons amid Covid-19 pandemic in a press statement. Gülüm has underlined that the Parliament should immediately convene and take action to find a solution for this problem.

Crimes Committed by Recently Released Convicts on Parliamentary Agenda

Crimes Committed by Recently Released Convicts on Parliamentary Agenda

Submitting a Parliamentary question regarding the ones released from prison as per the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement, HDP MP Toğrul has asked how many of them have committed crimes again after their release.

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

6 Journalists’ Request for Release Rejected

The request for release of arrested journalists Ferhat Çelik, Aydın Keser, Barış Pehlivan, Barış Terkoğlu, Hülya Kılınç and Murat Ağırel has been rejected. Çelik and Keser are not mentioned by name in the judgement.

Zeliha Asks: Who will Protect Me and My Son?

MALE VIOLENCE

Zeliha Asks: Who will Protect Me and My Son?

The ex-husband of Zeliha Erdemir was arrested for inflicting violence on her. With the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement, he will also be released from prison. Erdemir asks for help from the authorities to protect her from her ex-husband.

16 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on Turkey Sánchez Amor and Chair of EP’s Delegation to EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Lagodinsky have made a statement about the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement.

15-Day ‘Detention’ for Prisoners Enters into Force

15-Day ‘Detention’ for Prisoners Enters into Force

With the law on criminal enforcement that entered into force today, security forces can now interrogate prisoners for up to 15 days “to obtain information about terror crimes.” But, it is not known where, how and within the scope of which rights they will depose...

15 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Law on Criminal Enforcement Enters into Force

Law on Criminal Enforcement Enters into Force

Having passed the General Assembly of the Parliament, the Law on Criminal Enforcement has been published on the Official Gazette and entered into force.

‘Prison Release Law Leaves Innocent, Vulnerable Prisoners at Risk of COVID-19’

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

‘Prison Release Law Leaves Innocent, Vulnerable Prisoners at Risk of COVID-19’

Amnesty International has released a statement about the law on criminal enforcement approved by the Parliament: “Those convicted in unfair trials under Turkey's overly broad anti-terrorism laws are also now condemned to face the prospect of infection.”

Parliament Passes Law on Criminal Enforcement

Parliament Passes Law on Criminal Enforcement

Jointly drafted by the ruling AKP and MHP groups, the draft law on criminal enforcement has passed the Parliament. In the 600-seat parliament, 279 MPs have supported the bill while 51 MPs have voted against it.

‘Urgent Release for Everyone Deprived of Their Freedom Due to Their Thoughts’

HAVE YOU HEARD INITIATIVE

‘Urgent Release for Everyone Deprived of Their Freedom Due to Their Thoughts’

Sharing a new video about jailed journalists, “Have You Heard” Initiative says, “The new parole bill drafted due to coronavirus outbreak is both against the law and conscience. Urgent release for everyone deprived of their freedom due to their thoughts…”

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.

Can Ill Prisoners be Released Due to COVID-19?

Can Ill Prisoners be Released Due to COVID-19?

The bill on criminal enforcement is at the Parliament today. Regarding the possibility of ill prisoners’ release, lawyer Yoleri says, “Forensic Medicine Institution had a discriminatory treatment of political prisoners. This picture does not seem likely to change.”

7 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Releasing a joint statement about the bill on criminal enforcement to be debated at the Parliament today, 11 political parties have said, “The government disregards the right to life of those standing in opposition to itself.”

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

HDP Objects to Bill on Criminal Enforcement

Expressing a dissenting opinion to the law draft on criminal enforcement approved by the Parliamentary Justice Commission, the HDP has raised concerns over the overcrowding in prisons and the conditions of ill prisoners.

HRW Statement on Turkey: COVID-19 Puts Sick Prisoners at Great Risk

HRW Statement on Turkey: COVID-19 Puts Sick Prisoners at Great Risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Europe and Central Asia Director Hugh Williamson has said, “For vulnerable prisoners, the COVID-19 pandemic risks turning a prison sentence into a death sentence.”

Ruling Coalition Determined to Exclude Political Prisoners from The COVID-19 "Amnesty"

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Ruling Coalition Determined to Exclude Political Prisoners from The COVID-19 "Amnesty"

The ruling coalition's draft bill to protect inmates from COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey's already overloaded prisons, faces strong reaction by the opposition parties for discriminating against poltical prisoners and "criminals of thought".

3 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Open Letter to President Erdoğan: Outbreak Poses a Grave Risk to Prisons

Eight politicians and intellectuals, namely Ahmet Türk, Celal Doğan, Kezban Hatemi, Nesrin Nas, Oya Baydar, Rıza Türmen, Tarhan Erdem and Zülfü Livaneli, have called on the Parliament and political parties to take action to eliminate inequality.

PACE Calls on Turkey, Spain to ‘Release Political Prisoners as Well’

PACE Calls on Turkey, Spain to ‘Release Political Prisoners as Well’

PACE Rapporteur Cilevics has noted that political prisoners in Spain and Turkey should definitely benefit from such “measures that are taken in many countries to release or apply non-custodial sanctions” in the face of coronavirus threat.

281 People Call for Justice in Criminal Execution: Stop Discriminating Prisoners!

281 People Call for Justice in Criminal Execution: Stop Discriminating Prisoners!

281 writers, academics, journalists and rights defenders have denounced the draft law on criminal execution for excluding jailed politicians, journalists and rights defenders from reduced prison sentences and early release from prison.