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‘Intervention against bar association chairs is a violation of rights’

TURKEY’S OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION

‘Intervention against bar association chairs is a violation of rights’

The Ombudsman Institution (KDK) has concluded that the freedom of assembly and expression of bar association chairs was violated when they were prevented by the police from marching to the capital city of Ankara against the new Attorneys’ Act.

13 January 2021

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against law on ‘multiple bar associations’

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against law on ‘multiple bar associations’

Reviewing the appeal against the law allowing the establishment of more than one bar association in three major cities of Turkey, the Constitutional Court has rejected the request for the annulment of the law by a majority of votes.

Lawyers make application for second bar association in İstanbul

MULTIPLE BAR ASSOCIATIONS LAW

Lawyers make application for second bar association in İstanbul

In July, the parliament passed a bill allowing multiple bar associations in larger cities.

25 September 2020

CHP: No new bar associations to be found in İstanbul, Ankara due to insufficient number of signatures

MULTIPLE BAR ASSOCIATIONS LAW

CHP: No new bar associations to be found in İstanbul, Ankara due to insufficient number of signatures

In July, the parliament passed a bill allowing multiple bar associations in larger cities.

21 September 2020

Legal organizations call on Constitutional Court to repeal the law of multiple bars

Legal organizations call on Constitutional Court to repeal the law of multiple bars

Before the Constitutional Court convenes to discuss the law of “multiple bar associations” today, a group of legal organizations have released a joint statement, calling on the supreme court to annul the related legal amendment.

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

CHP: Multiple bar associations law aimed at creating 'multiple law systems'

The law would undermine Turkey's unity and integrity, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

‘If Constitutional Court fails to stop its execution, it will deny its own raison d’être’

SYSTEM OF MULTIPLE BAR ASSOCIATIONS

‘If Constitutional Court fails to stop its execution, it will deny its own raison d’être’

With the bill foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar association in a city passed the Parliament, Kayseri and Muğla Bar Association Chairs Cavit Dursun and Cumhur Uzun have spoken to bianet about why they object to the bill.

14 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘If there are multiple bar associations, bars will be politicized'

BILL PASSED THE PARLIAMENT

‘If there are multiple bar associations, bars will be politicized'

As the bill allowing the establishment of more than one bar in a city passed the parliament, the chairs of İstanbul, Zonguldak and Kocaeli Bar Associations have spoken to bianet about the bill and what will happen from now on.

13 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

Main opposition CHP to take ‘multiple bar associations’ to Constitutional Court

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has said, “On the very day when this legislation is published in the Official Gazette, we will appeal to the Constitutional Court. The system of multiple bars needs to be abandoned to ensure the security of unitary structure.”

Parliament passes 12 articles of ‘multiple bar associations bill’

Parliament passes 12 articles of ‘multiple bar associations bill’

Foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar association in a city, the Bill on Amendments to the Attorneys' Act and Some Laws has been passed at the General Assembly of the Parliament. MPs have started debating the second part.

Police blockade on bar association chairs keeping watch in Ankara

BILL OF 'MULTIPLE BAR ASSOCIATIONS'

Police blockade on bar association chairs keeping watch in Ankara

The chairs of bar associations are keeping watch against the bill of “multiple bar associations” in Kuğulu Park in Ankara. Police have surrounded the bar chairs, not allowing journalists to enter the area.

Lawyers protest ‘multiple bar associations’ in İstanbul and İzmir

Lawyers protest ‘multiple bar associations’ in İstanbul and İzmir

Meeting in İstanbul Courthouse, lawyers have applauded in protest of the bill foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar association in a city. İzmir Bar has announced that they will go to Ankara to support bar chairs with their watch in the city.

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

During the session, tensions rose between AKP deputies and independent MP Ahmet Şık.

‘It will start with bar associations and affect other professional chambers as well’

MULTIPLE BARS PROTESTED IN İSTANBUL

‘It will start with bar associations and affect other professional chambers as well’

The ruling AKP-MHP’s bill on multiple bars has been protested in front of İstanbul Bar Association. Addressing the crowd, İstanbul Bar Vice Chair has noted that even if the bill passes the Parliament, it will be repealed by the Constitutional Court.

Bill on multiple bars at General Assembly: 3 parties express dissenting opinions

Bill on multiple bars at General Assembly: 3 parties express dissenting opinions

The bill foreseeing changes in the structure of bar associations has been put on the agenda of the Parliament's General Assembly today. Main opposition CHP, HDP and İYİ Party have reported minutes of dissent: “A natural ground for political divisions.”

‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’

‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’

Ahead of a Parliamentary debate on the ruling AKP-MHP’s bill that will enable the establishment of multiple bars in three major cities, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and International Commission of Jurists have criticized the bill in a statement.

MAIN OPPOSITION CHP MP

‘Government wants to profile the entire legal system with the bill on multiple bars’

Ahead of ruling AKP-MHP’s bill foreseeing multiple bar associations to be debated at the General Assembly of Parliament, main opposition CHP MP and lawyer Erbay has released a statement, warning that the bill “will divide and polarize lawyers.”

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

"There is no example of multiple bar associations in the world," bar chairs have told bianet, criticizing the government's move to change the Attorneys' Act.

6 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

The bill will head to the parliament's general assembly as bar chairs continue to protest outside the parliament.

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Lawyers continue protesting the AKP's proposal to change the Attorneys' Act.

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

Ankara Bar Association has announced that the “Grand Defense Rally” scheduled for today has been cancelled in the wake of a ban on demonstrations imposed by the Governor’s Office of Ankara. Bars will file a complaint against the Governor’s Office.

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

Bar chairs have not been allowed to join the negotiations of the bill that allows multiple bar associations in larger provinces.

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

ANTALYA, BURSA, URFA BAR CHAIRS

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

The chairs of Antalya, Bursa and Urfa Bar Associations have spoken to bianet about the demonstration ban imposed by the Ankara Governor’s Office ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” of the lawyers against the bill “to split bar associations.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Referring to COVID-19 outbreak, Ankara Governor’s Office has banned meetings and demonstrations for 15 days ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” against the bill “to split bar associations.” Lawyers in Ankara also formed a “defense chain” today.

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

"The government is having the problem of not being able to exert influence on bars and professional organizations. For this reason, it wants to interfere with bars and their elections," HDP's Danış-Beştaş has said.

‘Grand Defense Rally’ to be held in Ankara against the bill to ‘split bar associations’

‘Grand Defense Rally’ to be held in Ankara against the bill to ‘split bar associations’

Protesting the bill that will enable the establishment of more than one bar association in three major cities of Turkey, chairs of 30 bars have announced that they will organize a “Grand Defense Rally” in the capital city on July 3.

Lawyers’ march in Diyarbakır prevented by police

Lawyers’ march in Diyarbakır prevented by police

Prevented from holding a march from Diyarbakır Bar Association to the Four-Legged Minaret, where former Diyarbakır Bar Chair Tahir Elçi was assassinated, lawyers have staged a sit-in protest in front of Diyarbakır Bar.

Lawyers protest bill to ‘split bar associations’

Lawyers protest bill to ‘split bar associations’

Lawyers have come together in front of İstanbul Courthouse and rallied against the motion foreseeing amendments to the Attorneys’ Acts that will enable the establishment of more than one bar association in a city. Police intervened in the protest in Adana.

Bill to ‘split bar associations’ in three cities submitted to Parliamentary Speaker’s Office

Bill to ‘split bar associations’ in three cities submitted to Parliamentary Speaker’s Office

Protested by bar associations and foreseeing the establishment of more than one bar in a city, the bill has been submitted to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office. Considering the number of its members, it will affect İstanbul, Ankara and İzmir Bars.

Bar association chairs are marching to Ankara

Bar association chairs are marching to Ankara

In protest of the planned changes in bar association elections and the Attorneys' Act, the chairs of bar associations have started a march to the capital.