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Treasury asks for value added tax on free water in İstanbul

Treasury asks for value added tax on free water in İstanbul

Since 2019, the opposition-led İstanbul Municipality has been offering 0.5 cubic meters of water free of charge per 2.5 cubic meters of water consumed in households. The Ministry of Treasury has dismissed the claims that a ‘tax’ is to be levied on this amount.

14 January 2022

Parliament rejects bill to increase pensions to minimum wage level

Parliament rejects bill to increase pensions to minimum wage level

The pensions of 70 percent of the retirees were below the minimum wage in 2020.

22 December 2021

‘Turkey’s NGO bill threatens civil society’

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

‘Turkey’s NGO bill threatens civil society’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a statement regarding the bill which will allow the appointment of trustees to civil society organizations, if passed by the Parliament: “Organizations disliked by the government for their work will especially be at risk.”

24 December 2020

‘NGO bill will lead to closure of many associations’

HUMAN RIGHTS JOINT PLATFORM

‘NGO bill will lead to closure of many associations’

The Human Rights Joint Platform (İHOP) has released a statement and shared its views as to the amendments introduced by the bill which will allow the appointment of trustees to civil society organizations, if passed by the Parliament.

23 December 2020

‘A dangerous course of events for human rights in Turkey’

BILL ON NGOS

‘A dangerous course of events for human rights in Turkey’

Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch Chair Gülseren Yoleri has spoken to bianet about the bill that will enable the Ministry of Interior to appoint trustees to NGOs, if passed: “They want to break the resistance points of civil society.”

21 December 2020 Hikmet Adal

Bill passes the commission: ‘Appointing trustees to NGOs is unconstitutional’

Bill passes the commission: ‘Appointing trustees to NGOs is unconstitutional’

After the bill allowing the Interior Ministry to appoint trustees to NGOs passed the Parliamentary Justice Commission, main opposition CHP MPs Özdemir and Çakırözer have criticized the bill, raising concerns over Turkey’s ranking in freedom indexes.

21 December 2020

Parliamentary Justice Commission passes social media bill

Parliamentary Justice Commission passes social media bill

If the bill prepared by the ruling AKP and MHP is passed into law by the General Assembly of the Parliament, foreign-based social network providers that have more than 1 million daily visitors in Turkey will assign at least one representative in the country.

‘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

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.

‘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.”

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.

‘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 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.

Bill on Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Rejected by AKP, MHP

Bill on Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Rejected by AKP, MHP

While the main opposition CHP has argued that bringing a bill on preventing violence against healthcare workers will be a moral support amid coronavirus pandemic, the ruling AKP has said, “We already have our preparation about the issue.”

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Statement on Bill of Criminal Enforcement by Opposition Parties

Releasing a joint statement about the bill on criminal enforcement to be debated at the Parliament today, 11 political parties have said, “The government disregards the right to life of those standing in opposition to itself.”

CHP Submits Bill of Law for Reinstatement of Academics for Peace

CHP Submits Bill of Law for Reinstatement of Academics for Peace

CHP Group Deputy Chair Özgür Özel has announced that after the Constitutional Court has given a ruling of right violation for Academics for Peace, they have submitted a bill of law for the reinstatement of 406 academics.

11 September 2019

CHP MP: Individual Armament Increased Sharply in AKP Era

ARMED ATTACK IN ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY

CHP MP: Individual Armament Increased Sharply in AKP Era

In the wake of the murder of academic Ceren Damar by her student, the CHP raised the issue of individual armament in the parliament. MP Başarır submitted a bill that stipulates increased prison sentences and fines for unlicensed weapons.

Female Deputies Enter Parliament in Trousers

Female Deputies Enter Parliament in Trousers

Deputies Leyla Zana and Sebahat Tuncel attended yesterday’s parliamentary session in trousers after the passing of a bill allowing female deputies to wear trousers in the parliament.

14 November 2013

Council Bill Aims to Join Forces Against AIDS

Council Bill Aims to Join Forces Against AIDS

Peace and Democracy Party Deputy Sebahat Tuncel proposed to the Turkish Parliament a bill aiming to create a national AIDS council and facilitate access to treatment.

4 December 2012

"New Bill Threatens Local Governance"

"New Bill Threatens Local Governance"

The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects called President Gül to use his veto power concerning the new municipality bill, saying that reducing the number of municipalities will reinforce the central government and dilute the local governance.

12 November 2012