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Court of Cassation overturns journalist Aziz Oruç’s prison sentence

Court of Cassation overturns journalist Aziz Oruç’s prison sentence

The Court of Cassation has reversed the prison sentence of journalist Aziz Oruç, who was sentenced to 6 years, 3 months over a protest that he joined as a student.

22 September 2021

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

"We would like to make the preparations for the Constitution together with all political parties," the president has said.

2 September 2021

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

The party faces closure because of its alleged ties to the PKK. A previous indictment seeking the closure of the party was turned down in April.

‘Indictment of HDP closure case drafted by MHP, finalized by Palace’

HDP CO-CHAIR SANCAR

‘Indictment of HDP closure case drafted by MHP, finalized by Palace’

HDP Co-Chair Mithat Sancar has made a statement after the Constitutional Court accepted the indictment seeking the party’s closure: “While the process is so obvious, everyone must see that the prosecutor of this case is the government itself.”

Constitutional Court assigns rapporteur for the HDP

Constitutional Court assigns rapporteur for the HDP

The rapporteur assigned with examining the first indictment against the HDP has been assigned with the same task to examine the new indictment which was submitted by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation on June 7.

Closure case: Court of Cassation sues the HDP again

Closure case: Court of Cassation sues the HDP again

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has indicted the HDP again, demanding its closure and a political ban on nearly 500 people. The party has denounced the development, saying, “Put the mafia on trial, not the HDP.”

HDP closure case: Indictment ‘being prepared again’

HDP closure case: Indictment ‘being prepared again’

Chief Public Prosecutor of the Court of Cassation Bekir Şahin has said that they are preparing the indictment against the HDP again. The indictment was previously returned to the Court of Cassation by the Constitutional Court.

Ruling in ‘Mem û Zîn’ case after 10 years: ‘If that is a win, we win!’

Ruling in ‘Mem û Zîn’ case after 10 years: ‘If that is a win, we win!’

The 11th Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation has given its ruling in the case filed by playwright Boynukara against the Directorate General of State Theaters. Winning the lawsuit, he has underlined that the ruling is a precedent for the theater world.

18 May 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

Cemil Kırbayır’s file closed due to expiry of statutory limitations

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE

Cemil Kırbayır’s file closed due to expiry of statutory limitations

The Court of Cassation has closed the file of Cemil Kırbayır, who was disappeared in custody after the 1980 military coup, due to the expiry of statutory limitations. The then PM Erdoğan promised his mother that the case would be “investigated.”

‘Defendant found guilty of 9 murders, but not arrested’

VARTİNİS MASSACRE

‘Defendant found guilty of 9 murders, but not arrested’

In the trial over the Vartinis Massacre, the 1st Penal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has acquitted three soldiers, while ruling that Hasköy Gendarmerie Commander Karaoğlu shall be put on trial again. Lawyer Karaçelik notes that he is not arrested.

6 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentence of Selahattin Demirtaş

The Court of Cassation has upheld the prison sentence of 4 years, 8 months given to jailed former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş. Commenting on the issue, HDP’s Dede has said, “The judiciary does what is required by the instruction it received.”

Court of Cassation overturns acquittals in Gezi trial of çArşı fan group

Court of Cassation overturns acquittals in Gezi trial of çArşı fan group

The 16th Penal Chamber of the Court of Cassation has overturned the acquittal of 35 people from the Beşiktaş sports club’s fan group “çArşı” who were put on trial following the Gezi resistance of 2013.

‘Constitutional Court confirms that indictment against HDP is political’

HDP VICE CO-CHAIR DEDE

‘Constitutional Court confirms that indictment against HDP is political’

HDP Vice Co-Chair Responsible for Legal Affairs Dede says, “After this justified ruling, an indictment cannot be issued against the HDP. If it is issued with the same method and mentality, the Constitutional Court must dismiss the case.”

16 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Constitutional Court returns HDP closure indictment to Court of Cassation

Constitutional Court returns HDP closure indictment to Court of Cassation

After concluding that the indictment should be returned, the top court has sent it back with the justification of its decision.

Ahmet Altan released

Ahmet Altan released

The Court of Cassation has given a ruling of release for journalist-writer Ahmet Altan, who has been behind bars for 4 years, 7 months and for whom the ECtHR has recently given a ruling of right violation. Altan has been released from Silivri Prison.

Büyükada trial: Prosecutor’s office demands reversal of 3 prison sentences

Büyükada trial: Prosecutor’s office demands reversal of 3 prison sentences

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has demanded that the prison sentences given to Özlem Dalkıran, İdil Eser and Günal Kurşun be reversed and the prison sentence of Taner Kılıç be upheld.

Retrial of Progressive Lawyers Association members: 'A lawyer lost her life in this case'

Retrial of Progressive Lawyers Association members: 'A lawyer lost her life in this case'

The court has ruled for the continuation of the arrest of lawyers Kozağaçlı and Timtik.

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Some 103 people lost their lives in the ISIS bombings during the "Peace Rally" in Ankara in October 2015.

Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

The top appeals court has stated that the declaration by 103 admirals was "unacceptable."

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

Having assigned a rapportetur for the initial examination of the case, the Constitutional Court will decide within 15 days whether it will accept the indictment against the party.

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

The indictment for the closure of the party was submitted to the Constitutional Court yesterday.

Court of Cassation launches inquiry into HDP

Court of Cassation launches inquiry into HDP

If Court of Cassation prosecutors conclude that the HDP is engaged in terrorist acts, a case may be filed for the closure of the party.

Constitutional Court rejects arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s application

Constitutional Court rejects arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s application

Arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal previously appealed to the Constitutional Court on the grounds that his treatment following his 215-day death fast was interrupted. The top court has rejected his request for deferring the execution.

25 February 2021

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu: Resolution process ended, we became demons

APPEAL TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu: Resolution process ended, we became demons

While Gergerlioğlu has announced that he will appeal against the Court of Cassation’s ruling, the Right and Justice Platform has also released a statement, calling for solidarity with the HDP MP whose prison sentence has recently been upheld.

22 February 2021

Court of Cassation upholds HDP deputy Gergerlioğlu's prison sentence

Court of Cassation upholds HDP deputy Gergerlioğlu's prison sentence

A case was filed against Gergerlioğlu for "propagandizing for the PKK" before his election in 2018.

19 February 2021

Erdoğan appoints judge to Constitutional Court after only 20-day term at Court of Cassation

Erdoğan appoints judge to Constitutional Court after only 20-day term at Court of Cassation

Having prosecuted several important political cases as İstanbul's chief public prosecutor, judge Fidan was appointed to the Court of Cassation in late November and announced his candidacy for the cop court a few days later.

25 January 2021

Case of ÇHD lawyers taken to Constitutional Court: 'Violations won't fit into the form'

Case of ÇHD lawyers taken to Constitutional Court: 'Violations won't fit into the form'

Eighteen lawyers from the Progressive Lawyers' Association (ÇHD) and People's Law Bureau (HHB) were sentenced to a total of 159 years in prison.

5 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentences of lawyers ‘with its conscience’

Court of Cassation upholds prison sentences of lawyers ‘with its conscience’

The Court of Cassation has upheld the prison sentences of all lawyers from the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD), except for four, indicating that “the conscientious conviction has been based on definite, consistent and nonconflicting data.”

15 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal released

Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal released

Shortly after the ruling of release of the Court of Cassation, arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been released from the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul on the 213th day of his death fast for a fair trial.

3 September 2020

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

COURT OF CASSATION PROSECUTOR

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

Regarding death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s request for release, the Court of Cassation Prosecutor has indicated that “it shall be decided based on an examination of the file.” It means that the request will be responded at an uncertain date.

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘I reported on corruption, I have been sentenced to prison’

‘I reported on corruption, I have been sentenced to prison’

With his prison sentence of 1 year, 15 days upheld by the Court of Cassation, local journalist Özgür Boğatekin has received an official notification, summoning him to the prosecutor’s office within 10 days for the execution of his sentence.

21 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

Lawyer Ebru Timtik submits appeal to Court of Cassation over 'permanent witness'

Lawyer Ebru Timtik submits appeal to Court of Cassation over 'permanent witness'

In the death fasting lawyers' application to the Court of Cassation, bianet's reports on witness İ.Ö.'s petition in which he said he was hallucinating and his testimony shouldn't be taken into account were also included.

4 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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