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Appeals court upholds sentences in Gezi Park case

Appeals court upholds sentences in Gezi Park case

The Court of Cassation will now examine the appeals.

29 December 2022

Gülşen's lawyer appeals against house arrest

Gülşen's lawyer appeals against house arrest

After spending four days in jail, the pop singer was released to house arrest on Monday.

Court turns down appeal against arrest of Gezi convicts

Court turns down appeal against arrest of Gezi convicts

The presiding judge is known for his controversial decisions in political cases.

Appeal against 10-month prison sentence given to teacher for battering student

Appeal against 10-month prison sentence given to teacher for battering student

Lawyer Şahin says that though the former math teacher was not given a prison sentence at the lower limit, he should have been penalized at the upper limit given the indignation the incident caused and the way in which the crime was committed.

22 February 2022

Appeal against journalist Sedef Kabaş’s arrest rejected by court

Appeal against journalist Sedef Kabaş’s arrest rejected by court

The İstanbul 58th Criminal Court of First Instance has dismissed the appeal against the arrest of journalist Sedef Kabaş by indicating that her arrest is “not without due process of law or against the law.”

26 January 2022

US appeals court puts Halkbank trial on hold

US appeals court puts Halkbank trial on hold

The order of the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan has allowed Turkey’s state-owned Halkbank to lodge an appeal without having to defend against the criminal case at the same time.

17 January 2022

Appeal against non-prosecution of Garibe Gezer’s claims of rape, torture in prison

SUSPICIOUS DEATH IN PRISON

Appeal against non-prosecution of Garibe Gezer’s claims of rape, torture in prison

Following the decision of non-prosecution given for the investigation into deceased prisoner Garibe Gezer's allegations of torture and sexual assault in Kandıra Prison, her lawyers have appealed to the Kandıra Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.

10 January 2022

Soylu appeals against Council of State ruling halting ban on audio, video recording

Soylu appeals against Council of State ruling halting ban on audio, video recording

Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu previously defined it as a “right sensitivity” that the Council of State halted the execution of the Directorate General of Security's circular banning journalists from audio and visual recordings during public incidents.

21 December 2021

Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

The prosecutor’s office has appealed against the acquittal of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp.

22 November 2021

‘Climate crisis’ call to governments by RSF and journalists

‘WE HAVE JUST ONE PLANET'

‘Climate crisis’ call to governments by RSF and journalists

Ahead of the UN COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow on November 1, Reporters Without Borders and over 60 environmental journalists from 34 countries have appealed for respect for the right to cover environmental issues.

1 November 2021

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

The academics of Boğaziçi University have appealed to the Council of State and demanded the cancellation of Naci İnci’s appointment as the rector of the university, underlining that his appointment is against the law.

20 October 2021

Hrant Dink murder case | Verdict taken to appeals court with a request for reversal

Hrant Dink murder case | Verdict taken to appeals court with a request for reversal

The lawyers of the Dink Family have appealed against the ruling of the İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court. They have objected to the acquittal of some defendants as well as how the investigation was conducted and demanded that the ruling be overturned.

HKP appeals against Council of State ruling on İstanbul Convention

HKP appeals against Council of State ruling on İstanbul Convention

As the 10th Chamber of the Council of State rejected suspending the execution of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, the People’s Liberation Party has appealed to the Plenary Session of Administrative Law Chambers.

30 September 2021

Prosecutor’s office appeals against Melis Alphan’s acquittal

Prosecutor’s office appeals against Melis Alphan’s acquittal

The İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has appealed against the acquittal of journalist Melis Alphan, who was put on trial for posting a photo from the Diyarbakır Newroz in 2015 and acquitted of the offense charged in May 2021.

Ministry appeals against defendants’ release in Elmalı child abuse case

Ministry appeals against defendants’ release in Elmalı child abuse case

Both in the statements they gave and the pictures they drew, the two siblings talked about the abuse they had been subjected to. The release of the mother and the stepfather has caused a public outrage.

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

Prosecutor 'forgets' appeal deadline but the court doesn't care

In a case concerning lawyer Efkan Bolaç, the prosecutor lodged an appeal 20 days after the court verdict but the appeal period was seven days.

25 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Suspicious death of Duygu Delen: Objection to defendant’s release

Suspicious death of Duygu Delen: Objection to defendant’s release

In the trial over the death of 17-year-old Duygu Delen, who fell from the balcony of defendant Mehmet K.’s house, the Gaziantep Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has appealed against K.’s release to house arrest.

Feminist lawyers apply to Constitutional Court for Nevin Yıldırım

Feminist lawyers apply to Constitutional Court for Nevin Yıldırım

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation previously appealed against the life sentence given to Nevin Yıldırım for “killing” Nurettin Gider, who had sexually assaulted her. The lawyers have demanded “urgent release.”

18 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

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.

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

The people who wanted to object to the results of the 2017 Constitutional referendum which resulted in Turkey’s adoption of the Presidential Government System were both hindered and faced with a lawsuit. They have been acquitted.

3 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen

‘INSULTING PRESIDENT’

Erdoğan appeals against acquittal of actors Akpınar and Gezen

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s attorneys have appealed against the acquittal of actors Metin Akpınar and Müjdat Gezen, who were charged with “insulting the President” over their remarks during a TV program.

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

‘INSULTING ERDOĞAN’

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

The European Court of Human Rights concluded that main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu’s freedom of expression was violated by his penalization over his remarks about Erdoğan. The Court has rejected the appeal, the ruling has become final.

Appeals against defendant’s release in Pınar Gültekin feminicide case

Appeals against defendant’s release in Pınar Gültekin feminicide case

After the local court released one of the defendants in the trial over the killing of Pınar Gültekin, both the Muğla Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and the family’s attorney have objected to the release of the defendant.

17 February 2021

Objection to panel of experts in Canal İstanbul case

Objection to panel of experts in Canal İstanbul case

The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) has objected to the panel of experts who will review the appeals in the court case against the Canal İstanbul project, citing concerns about experts’ impartiality and objectivity.

19 January 2021

Prosecutor objects to defendant’s release in ‘Leyla Aydemir murder’ case

Prosecutor objects to defendant’s release in ‘Leyla Aydemir murder’ case

Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment over the death of Leyla Aydemir (4), the arrested defendant has been given a ruling of release. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has appealed against the ruling, noting that it is against due process and the law.

23 December 2020

Upper court rejects journalist Can Dündar’s appeal

Upper court rejects journalist Can Dündar’s appeal

With his property confiscated by the court in the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) trucks case, journalist Dündar previously appealed to the upper court against this ruling. The upper court has rejected his appeal.

22 October 2020

Power plant project rejected again: ‘No legal remedies available’

Power plant project rejected again: ‘No legal remedies available’

The 6th Chamber of the Council of State has rejected the power company’s appeal against the ruling of stay of execution given for the hydroelectric power plant planned to be built in Loç Valley in Cide, Kastamonu.

16 October 2020

Judgeship rejects objection to access block on daily Yeni Yaşam

Judgeship rejects objection to access block on daily Yeni Yaşam

The judgeship of peace has rejected Yeni Yaşam newspaper's appeal against the access block imposed on its website “www.yeniyasamgazetesi1.com".

15 October 2020

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

Prosecutor’s office appeals against prison sentence of politician Sırrı Sakık

Prosecutor’s office appeals against prison sentence of politician Sırrı Sakık

Both the Ağrı Public Prosecutor’s Office and the attorney of Sırrı Sakık have appealed against the prison sentence of 5 years, 10 months given to the politician over a press statement from five years ago.

16 September 2020

Prosecutor Appeals Against the Verdict of Gezi Trial

Prosecutor Appeals Against the Verdict of Gezi Trial

İstanbul Public Prosecutor Edip Şahiner has appealed against the verdict in Gezi Trial, where the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court has given a verdict of acquittal for Osman Kavala and other defendants.

Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case

ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM TRIALS

Prosecutor Appeals Against Verdict of Acquittal in Özgür Gündem Case

The prosecutor has appealed against the verdict of acquittal given for Şebnem Korur-Fincancı, Erol Önderoğlu and Ahmet Nesin, who were tried for participating in “Editors-in-Chief on Watch” campaign in solidarity with the closed Özgür Gündem.

10 September 2019

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