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European court demands response from Turkey over imprisoned MP Can Atalay

European court demands response from Turkey over imprisoned MP Can Atalay

The court has asked whether the government has violated provisions of the ECHR by incarcerating Atalay.

16 September 2024

Turkey's ruling party lawmakers assault opposition MP in parliament

Turkey's ruling party lawmakers assault opposition MP in parliament

The altercation took place during a parliamentary session convened to discuss the case of Workers’ Party MP Can Atalay, who remains in prison despite his election to parliament and a Constitutional Court ruling ordering his release.

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling

The parliament speaker and the leader of Can Atalay’s Workers’ Party of Turkey are set to meet today to discuss the developments following the Constitutional Court decision.

Constitutional Court declares revocation of Can Atalay’s MP status ‘null and void’

Constitutional Court declares revocation of Can Atalay’s MP status ‘null and void’

Atalay was denied release and eventually lost MP status despite two Constitutional Court orders in what was an unprecedented judicial crisis in Turkey.

Arslan: 'Authority to interpret the Constitution as binding belongs to the Constitutional Court'

Arslan: 'Authority to interpret the Constitution as binding belongs to the Constitutional Court'

Speaking at an event held at Koç University, President of the Constitutional Court Zühtü Arslan stated, "A constitutional state accepts diversity of interpretation but does not allow interpretation to lead to chaos," and "The authority to interpret the Constitution as final and binding belongs to the Constitutional Court."

26 February 2024

Minister comments on Constitutional Court's Atalay decision: 'It should have been rejected'

Minister comments on Constitutional Court's Atalay decision: 'It should have been rejected'

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç evaluated the decision of the Constitutional Court on the application made by the lawyers of CHP and Atalay regarding Can Atalay's parliamentary membership being revoked. Tunç stated, "The Constitutional Court should have issued a rejection decision due to lack of jurisdiction."

23 February 2024

AYM discusses removal of Atalay's deputyship: 'There is no place for decision-making'

AYM discusses removal of Atalay's deputyship: 'There is no place for decision-making'

The Constitutional Court (AYM) ruled that there was no place for a decision on the application made by the lawyers of Can Atalay and the Republican People's Party for the determination that the removal of Atalay's deputyship was "null and void."

22 February 2024

Constitutional Court President speaks up directly to Erdoğan

Constitutional Court President speaks up directly to Erdoğan

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan spoke at the swearing-in ceremony attended by Erdoğan: "You may not like or agree with the decisions of the Constitutional Court, but compliance with these decisions is a constitutional obligation."

8 February 2024

Can Atalay removed from parliament: How the legal process will continue

Can Atalay removed from parliament: How the legal process will continue

According to the Constitution, a person whose parliamentary seat is vacated has the right to appeal to the Constitutional Court within seven days, claiming a violation of the Constitution, law, or internal regulations. The Constitutional Court is required to conclude the appeal within 15 days.

1 February 2024

MHP's Bahçeli backs Can Atalay's removal from parliament

MHP's Bahçeli backs Can Atalay's removal from parliament

MP Atalay, who is in prison, was stripped of parliamentary status yesterday.

31 January 2024

Can Atalay: 'I will not refrain from trying to fulfill my duty'

Can Atalay: 'I will not refrain from trying to fulfill my duty'

After the revocation of his parliamentary seat, Atalay made a statement under the signature "Elected Hatay Deputy," saying, "Turkey will not fit into this madness of lawlessness. Together we will see..."

31 January 2024

Can Atalay's lawyer: ' Rule of law has ceased to exist in Turkey'

Can Atalay's lawyer: ' Rule of law has ceased to exist in Turkey'

Fikret İlkiz, one of Can Atalay's lawyers, stated, "Reading the decision in the Parliament indicates the state of democracy in Turkey. Saying 'His parliamentary membership has been revoked by a Court of Cassation decision' is against democracy, and it implies the absence of democracy in Turkey."

31 January 2024 Ruken Tuncel

Can Atalay loses MP status

Can Atalay loses MP status

AKP Group Deputy Chair Bekir Bozdağ read out the decision, and following its announcement, Atalay lost his parliamentary status.

30 January 2024

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

CHP leader Özel invites all opposition to a Constitutional Rally in Ankara

Özgür Özel stated, "Not implementing Constitutional Court decisions, attempting to suspend the Constitution in practice, is an attempt to overthrow the constitutional order."

Erdoğan's advisor targets the Constitutional Court, says it creates systemic crisis

Erdoğan's advisor targets the Constitutional Court, says it creates systemic crisis

Presidential Chief Advisor Mehmet Uçum claimed that the Constitution was violated by the Constitutional Court with the court's Can Atalay decision. "The Constitutional Court is not hesitating to do everything in its power to narrow the exclusive scope of Presidential Decrees, a necessity of the presidential system, and to create a systemic crisis," he said.

Court of Cassation: 'Constitutional Court's violation decision for Atalay has no legal value'

Court of Cassation: 'Constitutional Court's violation decision for Atalay has no legal value'

The Court of Cassation, in its new decision regarding Labor Party of Turkey deputy Can Atalay, likened the second violation decision of the Constitutional Court to an example of "juristocracy" and declared it as "unlawful."

Can Atalay's message from prison: 'It's a historical responsibility to take a joint stance'

Can Atalay's message from prison: 'It's a historical responsibility to take a joint stance'

"There is a state crisis, and resolving this state crisis is the responsibility of everyone who feels responsibility towards the country, both the ruling party and the opposition," said the imprisoned MP.

29 December 2023

Constitutional Court releases reasoning, Can Atalay's lawyers petition the court

Constitutional Court releases reasoning, Can Atalay's lawyers petition the court

Constitutional Court has released the reasoning for its second violation decision regarding Hatay MP Can Atalay, published in the Official Gazette today. "A decision can no longer be awaited," stated Atalay's lawyers in the petition submitted to the İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court.

27 December 2023

Second application regarding Atalay referred to Constitutional Court General Assembly

Second application regarding Atalay referred to Constitutional Court General Assembly

The Constitutional Court's First Division referred the application regarding the violation of rights for Can Atalay, the TİP Hatay Deputy and convict in the Gezi Park Case, to the Constitutional Court General Assembly, which is to take up this second application on a date to be announced later.

13 December 2023

Message from imprisoned MP Atalay: ‘Your solidarity empowers us’

Message from imprisoned MP Atalay: ‘Your solidarity empowers us’

"I cannot thank you enough for embracing and standing up for the constitutional order and the future of our homeland,” Atalay said through an opposition deputy who visited him in prison.

24 November 2023

İstanbul Bar demands investigation into Court of Cassation members

İstanbul Bar demands investigation into Court of Cassation members

The bar association has submitted over 3,200 signatures to the Court of Cassation, demanding an investigation into the president and members of the 3rd Penal Chamber.

14 November 2023

MHP leader calls for removal of Atalay’s MP status

MHP leader calls for removal of Atalay’s MP status

President Erdoğan’s main ally has sided with the Court of Cassation in the recent judicial crisis, defending its decision not to implement the Constitutional Court verdict for the release of Atalay.

14 November 2023

Lawyers will march to the Court of Cassation

Lawyers will march to the Court of Cassation

The Union of Turkish Bar Associations has called on lawyers to join the march for the "Supremacy of Law," carrying the Constitution in their hands and wearing robes on their backs.

10 November 2023

Turkey faces judicial crisis as high courts clash over jailed MP

Turkey faces judicial crisis as high courts clash over jailed MP

The Court of Cassation defied the Constitutional Court verdict for the release of Can Atalay, who was elected an MP in the May elections.

9 November 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

Minister of Justice responds to CHP leader's call to 'resist'

"Calling for street movements using court decisions serves no one. In a state of law, problems are not solved on the streets but through mechanisms prescribed within the legal framework," said Minister Tunç.

9 November 2023

Top prosecutor pushes for MP Atalay’s continued imprisonment despite supreme court verdict

Top prosecutor pushes for MP Atalay’s continued imprisonment despite supreme court verdict

Two weeks ago, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling in favor of Atalay's release from prison. Lower courts defy the verdict.

7 November 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Lawyers demand release order for Can Atalay after supreme court decision

Lawyers demand release order for Can Atalay after supreme court decision

Attorney Muzaffer Değirmenci stated that Can Atalay should have been released immediately after being elected as a Member of Parliament, but he has been unjustly deprived of his freedom for five and a half months.

26 October 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Constitutional Court finds violation in imprisoned MP Can Atalay’s case

Constitutional Court finds violation in imprisoned MP Can Atalay’s case

One of the defendants in the Gezi Park case, Atalay was not released from prison despite being elected an MP in the May elections. His lawyer has welcomed the top court's decision.

25 October 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Constitutional Court postpones review of Can Atalay's application

Constitutional Court postpones review of Can Atalay's application

The Constitutional Court has postponed the review of the individual application made by TİP MP Can Atalay, who is currently held in prison. Atalay's hearing was scheduled for today. The reason cited for the postponement is that a member judge in the General Assembly was not prepared for the case.

12 October 2023

Constitutional Court refers Can Atalay's application to the General Assembly

Constitutional Court refers Can Atalay's application to the General Assembly

Atalay was sentenced to 18 years in prison in the Gezi Trial and is still imprisoned despite being elected a deputy.

TİP to march from Hatay to Ankara

GEZİ PARK TRIAL

TİP to march from Hatay to Ankara

Workers Party of Turkey (TİP) stated that with yesterday's decision, the Court of Cassation openly recognized the Gezi Resistance as a criminal element, taking a stance against the people.

29 September 2023

TİP will meet in Hatay and initiate a march to Ankara on Oct. 1 if MP Atalay not yet released

TİP will meet in Hatay and initiate a march to Ankara on Oct. 1 if MP Atalay not yet released

Erkan Baş the President of Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP), announced that if TİP Hatay MP Can Atalay is not released, they will be in Hatay on October 1, the day when the Parliament will convene, and they will initiate a march to Ankara.

22 September 2023

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