content tagged with criminal enforcement law

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Mukaddes Kubilay, the former co-mayr of Ağrı, has been found not to be in good conduct and her release has been delayed.

15 August 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court President and six members have indicated that the Law on Criminal Enforcement has the characteristics of a “pardon” and can only be implemented by an act of Parliament; however, the appeal has been rejected by a majority of votes.

7 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

The top court will review the application against a recently enacted prison release law, which excluded journalists and politicians.

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

Demirtaş: Discriminatory Policies Shouldn't Demoralize Us

The HDP's imprisoned former co-chair, who is still behind bars despite a prison release law, has released a statement on Twitter.

Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

LAW ON CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT

Release of Perpetrators of Male Violence due to Pandemic Leaves Women Anxious

"Even if it is said that crimes of violence against women are not included in the law, we know that many offenses that are committed against women such as injury, threat, and false imprisonment are included," women's rights defenders say.

15 April 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Criminal Enforcement Law Creates Isolation within Isolation

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Criminal Enforcement Law Creates Isolation within Isolation

In a meeting organized by the İHD Prison Commission, attention was drawn to the negative effects of isolation cells on prisoners. Forensic medicine experts, lawyers and human rights defenders demanded the abrogation of Articles 16 and 25 of the law.

30 May 2011 Ayça Söylemez