content tagged with neglect of duty

Council of State upholds Interior Ministry’s neglect of duty in Hrant Dink murder

Council of State upholds Interior Ministry’s neglect of duty in Hrant Dink murder

The Ministry of Interior was previously sentenced to pay 1 million 66 thousand lira in damages on the grounds of its “neglect of duty” in the killing of journalist Hrant Dink in 2007. The Council of State has upheld this verdict by a majority of votes.

12 October 2021

‘Woman applied for shelter, police said, “We don’t deal with it”’

REPORT ON MALE VIOLENCE AMID PANDEMIC

‘Woman applied for shelter, police said, “We don’t deal with it”’

The Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation has released its “Outbreak and Violence Against Women Report” for the last two months of 2020.

27 January 2021

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

PURPLE ROOF

'Police Shared the Address of Women’s Shelter with the Man Who Inflicted Violence'

After it is reported that a police officer shared the address of a women’s shelter with the man who inflicted violence on a woman, the ensuing public outrage has turned into a campaign on social media: “Will any sanctions be imposed on the officer?”

3 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Lawsuit Against Doctor for Allegedly Telling His Alevi Patient ‘Alevis are Terrorists’

Lawsuit Against Doctor for Allegedly Telling His Alevi Patient ‘Alevis are Terrorists’

A lawsuit has been filed against a doctor who is accused of telling a patient, “Alevis have belly dancers dance in djemevis. They drink wine, these are houses of revelry. What kind of religion is that? They are all terrorists. Berkin Elvan is also a terrorist.”

3 February 2020 Ayça Söylemez

3 Lawsuits Against 41 Polling Clerks Due to Alleged Irregularities in Local Elections

3 Lawsuits Against 41 Polling Clerks Due to Alleged Irregularities in Local Elections

Three separate lawsuits have been filed against 41 polling clerks who were on duty in March 31 local elections. Investigated upon the allegations of irregularities, the clerks face three months to 1 year in prison.

25 September 2019

Police Sued for Not Preventing ISIS Attack

Police Sued for Not Preventing ISIS Attack

Concerning the bomb attack on HDP’s meeting in Diyarbakır 14 police forces have been sued over “neglect of duty”.

7 November 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Seven Security Officers in Custody in Dink Enquiry

Seven Security Officers in Custody in Dink Enquiry

In the enquiry as to Hrant Dink assassination against public officers, seven out of nine police department officers have been taken into custody, the other two are being looked for.

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

ATTACK ON AHMET TÜRK

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

The Platform for a Peaceful and Democratic Solution filed a criminal complaint against Governor Güzeloğlu from Samsun. The platform holds Güzeloğlu responsible for the attack on Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk and demands his resignation.

20 April 2010 Berivan Tapan

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

New Investigation in Murder Case of Journalist Dink

New Investigation in Murder Case of Journalist Dink

Due to a decision taken by the Istanbul Governorship Administrative Board, a new investigation can be launched related to the murder case of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink into five former officials of the Istanbul Police Directorate who were on duty at the time.

14 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu