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‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’

COVID-19 CURFEW IN TURKEY

‘Police don’t have the authority to “fine citizens on the street”’

Noting that administrative bodies do not have the authority to declare a curfew in Turkey, lawyer Gökmen Yeşil says, “So, all proceedings, including the fines, are null and void. Citizens should take these fines to court.”

28 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Lack of Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Putchists

Lack of Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Putchists

The Special Authority Public Chief Prosecution decided for a "lack of jurisdiction" regarding the prosecution of the people responsible for the military coup in 1980. Chief Prosecutor Kuriş is expected to appoint a prosecutor without special authority to the investigation.

9 November 2010 Burçin Belge