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Ankara Bar Association Chair Koranel resigns from office

Ankara Bar Association Chair Koranel resigns from office

Arguing that “a perception operation was launched against him after he came into office as the Ankara Bar Chair”, Koranel has resigned from office “with the aim of waging an independent struggle against the mentalities trying to patronize”.

With their report on torture censored, 6 members of ‘Human Rights Center’ resign

ANKARA BAR ASSOCIATION

With their report on torture censored, 6 members of ‘Human Rights Center’ resign

The administration of Ankara Bar has not shared its Human Rights Center’s report on torture allegations concerning Ankara Security Directorate. Six members of the center have resigned. Lawyers say similar incidents have been going on for some time.

9 February 2022

Ankara Bar Chair Sağkan elected the head of Union of Turkish Bar Associations

Ankara Bar Chair Sağkan elected the head of Union of Turkish Bar Associations

Ankara Bar Association Chair Erinç Sağkan has been elected the new Chair of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB), defeating Metin Feyzioğlu by receiving the votes of 181 delegates out of 348. Feyzioğlu has received 156 votes.

6 December 2021

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

The Chair and Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association are facing up to 2 years in prison over their press statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş, who targeted LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

28 September 2021

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

Bolu mayor's plan to increase prices for refugees 'unconstitutional'

If implemented, the plan would violate both the Constitution and international conventions to which Turkey is a party, says Ebru Meşe of the Ankara Bar Association.

27 July 2021 Dilek Şen

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

The Ankara Bar Association has appealed to the Council of State and requested the annulment of the circular of the Directorate General of Security that bans recording voices and images during public incidents.

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

The Ankara Bar has appealed to the Council of State and requested the suspension of the execution of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages imposed on shops during the ‘full lockdown’ despite not being included in the Interior Ministry’s circular.

‘Judicial independence is a prerequisite for judicial reform'

ANKARA BAR CHAIR SAĞKAN

‘Judicial independence is a prerequisite for judicial reform'

“There is no need for a reform in laws, there is a need for a reform not in the judiciary, but in the mindset. And this happens by ensuring that the judiciary is independent,” says Ankara Bar Association Chair Erinç Sağkan.

24 November 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Caliphate’ statement by Presidential Spokesperson: An artificial agenda

‘Caliphate’ statement by Presidential Spokesperson: An artificial agenda

After a magazine made a call for ‘Caliphate’ shortly after the first Friday prayers at Hagia Sophia, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın has made a statement about the ensuing debates, noting that “starting a debate on regime is an artificial agenda.”

Presidency of Religious Affairs is Not Legitimate, Says HDP MP Kaya

Presidency of Religious Affairs is Not Legitimate, Says HDP MP Kaya

HDP MP Hüda Kaya has slammed the Presidency of Religious Affairs’ statement against the LGBTI+: “If the Presidency of Religious Affairs will do its job and speak in the name of religion, then, it needs to speak about theft and child molestation.”

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

Examining the complaint of the Ankara Bar against President of Religious Affairs Erbaş over his remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no reason to launch an investigation.

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

HRW has released a statement regarding the investigations launched against Ankara and Diyarbakır Bars: “Turkey’s government should not tolerate statements by officials that encourage hate crimes and target LGBT people and those living with HIV.”

Presidency of Religious Affairs Files Criminal Complaint Against Ankara Bar Association

Presidency of Religious Affairs Files Criminal Complaint Against Ankara Bar Association

The Presidency of Religious Affairs has filed a criminal complaint against Ankara Bar Association, which previously filed a complaint against President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş over his targeting remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Report by Ankara Bar Association Regarding Allegations of Torture in Custody

Releasing a report regarding the allegations of torture in Ankara Financial Crimes Investigation Bureau, the Ankara Bar Association has shared detailed information on the allegations and requested an investigation against law enforcement officers.

Ankara Bar Files Complaint Against Pro-Government Daily Güneş for 'Crimes Against Humanity'

Ankara Bar Files Complaint Against Pro-Government Daily Güneş for 'Crimes Against Humanity'

The Bar Association has submitted a petition of complaint on Sunday's attack against main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu.

Ankara Bar Association Denounces Decision of Supreme Election Council

Ankara Bar Association Denounces Decision of Supreme Election Council

Ankara Bar Association has released a statement and denounced the Supreme Election Council’s (YSK) decision preventing prisoners and those convicted of negligent offenses from voting: “It is an open intervention in the essence of the right to vote.”

31 December 2018

Center for LGBTIQ+ Rights Founded in Ankara Bar Association

Center for LGBTIQ+ Rights Founded in Ankara Bar Association

Center for LGBTIQ+ Rights founded in the Ankara Bar Association has been aiming to struggle against rights violations faced by LGBTIQ+ individuals and fostering solidarity among the lawyers.

10 December 2018

Bar Association’s LGBTI Film Screening Banned, Lawyers Watch Movie on Phone

Bar Association’s LGBTI Film Screening Banned, Lawyers Watch Movie on Phone

Ankara Governorship has banned Ankara Bar Association Human Rights Center’s LGBTI+ short film screening due to “social sensitivities”. Lawyers have protested the ban by watching the movies on their cell phones.

“Twitter Violates Laws Both in Turkey, U.S."

“Twitter Violates Laws Both in Turkey, U.S."

Ankara Bar Association Telecommunications Committee Chairperson Nihad Karslı told bianet that Twitter’s “blocking” application violated the laws both in Turkey and in the U.S.

23 April 2014 Ekin Karaca