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ECtHR rules against waiting period for remarriage of divorced women in Turkey

ECtHR rules against waiting period for remarriage of divorced women in Turkey

The European court has concluded that the practice is discriminatory and infringes upon the right to privacy.

UN rapporteurs on Osman Kavala: 'Judgement of ECtHR binding on all courts in Türkiye'

UN rapporteurs on Osman Kavala: 'Judgement of ECtHR binding on all courts in Türkiye'

Türkiye did not address the allegations regarding Kavala's imprisonment and the infringement proceedings at the Council of Europe, according to the rapporteurs.

29 November 2022

Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system

INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS

Turkey says Kavala decision 'calls into question' European human rights system

The ECtHR Grand Chamber today concluded that Turkey failed to abide by a 2019 ruling of the European court for the release of the businessperson.

ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment

INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS

ECtHR Grand Chamber concludes Turkey failed to abide by Kavala judgment

The Grand Chamber's verdict comes as part of the infringement proceedings launched against Turkey for its failure to implement a 2019 decision for the release of the businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala.

ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11

ECtHR Grand Chamber to hear Kavala case on July 11

The Grand Chamber will determine whether Turkey has abided by a 2019 ruling of the European court for Kavala's release.

ECtHR: Turkey violated rights of Syrian refugee by expelling him

ECtHR: Turkey violated rights of Syrian refugee by expelling him

ECtHR has ruled that Turkey violated the rights of a Syrian refugee by expelling him under the guise of a “voluntary return” and fined Turkey to pay 12,250 euros.

Application to ECtHR for mass grave, "Right to mourn" violated

Application to ECtHR for mass grave, "Right to mourn" violated

Turan Ece, the lawyer of Cevdet Tatar, whose brother was left in the mass grave in Çatak has petitioned the ECtHR that the family's right to mourn was violated and that a "crime against humanity" was committed.

20 June 2022 Ayça Söylemez

CoE starts infringement proceedings against Turkey over Osman Kavala's imprisonment

CoE starts infringement proceedings against Turkey over Osman Kavala's imprisonment

The ECtHR will now decide whether Turkey has abided by its ruling and fulfilled its obligations as a party to the European Convention on Human Rights. Ankara says the decision is "politically motivated."

2 February 2022

ECtHR convicts Turkey for not letting a newspaper in prison

ECtHR convicts Turkey for not letting a newspaper in prison

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that not allowing Atılım newspaper to be distributed in prison violated freedom of expression. Turkey will now pay prisoner Çiftçi 1,000 Euro in non-pecuniary damages.

17 November 2021

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

ECtHR’s first ruling on ‘insulting the President’: Violation of freedom of expression

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the conviction of Vedat Şorli for “insulting the President” violated his right to freedom of expression.

19 October 2021

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

The ECtHR has concluded that in the absence of other evidence, the use of ByLock encrypted communication app, regarded as evidence of “FETÖ membership”, does not lead to reasonable suspicion in itself with regards to the committal of offenses charged.

Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is final: What will happen now?

Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is final: What will happen now?

Lawyer Molu underlines that even though the Convention is no longer in force in Turkey, the country still has legal obligations in the face of male violence: “Men shouldn’t think, ‘I attack women and go unpunished.’ This is not the case.”

1 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek

ECtHR: Turkey violated freedom of expression of journalist, MP Ahmet Şık

ECtHR: Turkey violated freedom of expression of journalist, MP Ahmet Şık

Şık had spent 14 months in prison in a "terrorism-related" case against Cumhuriyet newspaper.

25 November 2020

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its judgement on the applications of two people penalized for participating in demonstrations for Newroz and education in mother language. Turkey will pay 8,500 Euro in damages in total.

27 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

HDP: Does Turkey Break International Law by Using State of Emergency as Excuse?

HDP: Does Turkey Break International Law by Using State of Emergency as Excuse?

HDP MP Kürkçü has reminded that some clauses of the European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights have been violated, and called for an investigation into whether the government violates rights and freedoms.

17 October 2016

Curfews Brought Before ECtHR

Curfews Brought Before ECtHR

Pointing out to the violation of fundamental rights by curfews such as the right to life, freedom, security, health, travel, communication, religion and education, Meral Danış Bektaş from HDP has made an application to the European Court of Human Rights.

29 December 2015

AYM: Blocking Prisoner’s Fax is Violation of Freedom of Information

AYM: Blocking Prisoner’s Fax is Violation of Freedom of Information

Constitutional Court has ruled that freedom of information of Musa Kaya, whose fax containing his opinion piece on solution process sent from prison to a newspaper, has been violated.

3 December 2015 Ayça Söylemez

ECHR Condemns Turkey Over Detainee Death

ECHR Condemns Turkey Over Detainee Death

ECHR judging as to İskender Özpolat killed in police operation in Diyarbakır and Mehmet Özpolat who lost his life in the hospital where he was taken after being battered has ruled that Turkey violated right to live.

27 October 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Two Freedom of Expression Violation Verdicts by ECHR

Two Freedom of Expression Violation Verdicts by ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that charges pressed against Günlük Evrensel newspaper writers Ahmet Sami Belek and Savaş Velioğlu, and Müdür Duman from HADEP are violation of freedom of expression and condemned Turkey to indemnity.

6 October 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Lost his Legs to Mine, He Recovers Damages after 15 Years

Lost his Legs to Mine, He Recovers Damages after 15 Years

His legs amputated 15 years before since he stepped on mine, Ercan Bozkurt took the case to the European Court of Human Rights. Bozkurt has right to compensation now.

24 June 2015 Ayça Söylemez

The Summary of Three Months: Erdoğan is Chasing the Dream “The Media of the Majesty”

The Summary of Three Months: Erdoğan is Chasing the Dream “The Media of the Majesty”

23 journalists and 9 distributors entered the month of April in prison. 1 columnist was killed, 10 journalists were attacked. 7 journalists and 4 newspapers were threatened; 2 journalists’ houses were searched. 7 journalists and a social media person were detained. 3 journalists and 2 cartoonists were sentenced by the reason of insulting Erdoğan. European Court of Human Rights ordered Turkey to pay EUR 22.983…

ECHR: Turkey Cannot Take Back The Severance Paid to Veli Saçılık

ECHR: Turkey Cannot Take Back The Severance Paid to Veli Saçılık

ECHR gave its verdict on Veli Saçılık whose severance pay for getting his arm torn off in a prison operation was recalled after the case at the Council of State: Turkey cannot ask Saçılık to give back the indemnity paid him. The ECHR also warned Turkey to take its verdicts seriously.

14 April 2015 Ayça Söylemez

ECHR: Violation Despite Commuted Sentence

ECHR: Violation Despite Commuted Sentence

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) convicted found Turkey in the case of Öner and Türk where two Kurdish politicians were sentenced to prison within Anti-Terror Act.

31 March 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

Turkey Didn’t Implement 1,241 ECHR Rulings: Council of Europe

Turkey Didn’t Implement 1,241 ECHR Rulings: Council of Europe

The Council of Europe General Secretary announced that Turkey didn’t apply respect 1,241 ECHR rulings including the one on Hrant Dink case.

Turkey Convicted of Violating Union Rights

Turkey Convicted of Violating Union Rights

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating union rights in the case of Ismail Sezer.

24 March 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

“Demonstration Penalty” Cleared After 10 Years

“Demonstration Penalty” Cleared After 10 Years

Following an ECHR ruling that their rights were violated, a retrial of 9 defendants who were jailed for attending a protest in the southeastern district of Cizre ended with an acquittal.

19 March 2015 Ayça Söylemez

What is the Role of Journalists in the Discussions of Genocide?

INTERVIEW WITH IFJ PRESIDENT BOUMELHA

What is the Role of Journalists in the Discussions of Genocide?

Speaking at “At the Foot of Ararat” International Media Forum in Yerevan, Armenia, IFJ President Boumelha told bianet about the role of journalists in the discussions related to the recognition of Armenian Genocide.

19 March 2015 Elif Akgül

Police Torture Convicted After 15 Years

Police Torture Convicted After 15 Years

The European Court of Human Rights found Turkey guilty of violating torture and inhuman or degrading treatment ban in the case where police officers were acquitted for torturing Şükrü Yıldız on the grounds of “self-defense”.

17 March 2015 Ayça Söylemez

ECHR Punishes Turkey For "Unclaimed Mine Explosion"

ECHR Punishes Turkey For "Unclaimed Mine Explosion"

The European Court of Human Rights ordered Turkey to pay damages for failing to fair trial in the case where 3 children were affected by a mine explosion in Diyarbakır province in 1999.

17 March 2015 Ayça Söylemez

ECHR Rejects Turkey’s Motion on Mandatory Religion Classes

ECHR Rejects Turkey’s Motion on Mandatory Religion Classes

The European Court of Human Rights rejected Turkey’s motion on the ruling that urged Turkey to remove mandatory religion classes in the education system.

18 February 2015

Fine Ferhat Tunç’s Concert Speech Convicted by ECHR

Fine Ferhat Tunç’s Concert Speech Convicted by ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights convicted Turkey of violating freedom of speech in the case of Ferhat Tunç, a singer who was ordered to pay a fine for having a dissident speech during a concert.

10 February 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

“Around 100 Municipalities Gave Cemevis Temple Status”

“Around 100 Municipalities Gave Cemevis Temple Status”

Republican People’s Party Vice Chairman Veli Ağbaba told bianet that around 100 municipalities administered by his party have now recognized cemevis as temples.

6 February 2015 Ekin Karaca

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