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content tagged with ECtHR

ECtHR sentences Turkey for violation of right to a fair trial
ECtHR sentences Turkey for violation of right to a fair trial
Orhan Şahin had received life sentence.
12 March 2024 Ayça Söylemez
ECtHR: Criticizing employer cannot be a reason for dismissal
ECtHR: Criticizing employer cannot be a reason for dismissal
Concluding the case unanimously, the European court recognized the incident as a fundamental right within the scope of freedom of expression and stated, "Criticizing top management cannot be a cause for dismissal or disciplinary action."
4 March 2024
ECtHR: Deportation of Iraqi Family fleeing ISIS constitutes violation of right to life
Ayça Söylemez
reports
ECtHR: Deportation of Iraqi Family fleeing ISIS constitutes violation of right to life
ECtHR: Deportation of Iraqi Family fleeing ISIS constitutes violation of right to life
The European court has ruled that local courts and the Constitutional Court did not adequately consider the claims of fear of persecution and the situation in Iraq when deciding on the deportation of the Iraqi family.
8 February 2024 Ayça Söylemez
'ECtHR's decision on LGBTI+ rights in Poland also binds Turkey'
Evrim Kepenek
interview
'ECtHR's decision on LGBTI+ rights in Poland also binds Turkey'
'ECtHR's decision on LGBTI+ rights in Poland also binds Turkey'
Dr. Serkan Köybaşı, Head of the Constitutional Law Department at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Law, provided commentary for bianet on the significance of the decision for Turkey.
13 December 2023 Evrim Kepenek
'ECtHR cannot issue a violation decision by conducting evidence examination'
JUSTICE MINISTER CLAIMS:
'ECtHR cannot issue a violation decision by conducting evidence examination'
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç claimed that the ECtHR has opted for evaluating evidence when it comes to FETÖ trials, and "has shown from the outset that it will not conduct an impartial trial and has made a decision contrary to the law and the European Convention on Human Rights."
27 September 2023
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.
29 June 2023
ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians
ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians
The most recent European court ruling adds to the previous judgments against Turkey concerning Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.
7 June 2023
ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
ECtHR rules in favor of Amnesty International against Turkey
An administrative fine had been imposed on Amnesty Turkey for allegedly failing to inform the government before using funds from other countries.
9 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez
Woman actor wins the right to privacy case in ECtHR against Türkiye
Woman actor wins the right to privacy case in ECtHR against Türkiye
Berrak Tüzünataç filed a suit first in Türkiye in 2010 against a television channel that filmed her "kissing" another Turkish celebrity "on the terrace" at her home.
7 March 2023
Highest number of applications to ECTHR was from Türkiye in 2022
Highest number of applications to ECTHR was from Türkiye in 2022
More than one-fourth of the 45,500 applications in a year were from Türkiye.
27 January 2023
ECtHR: Arrest of 13 HDP deputies was 'politically motivated'
ECtHR: Arrest of 13 HDP deputies was 'politically motivated'
Twelve of the politicians were arrested in 2016. A lawyer for the MPs has said that they should be released immediately.
8 November 2022 Ayça Söylemez
Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'
Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'
The professor revealed years after an indictment accusing Kavala of espionage that it wasn't Kavala but a journalist whom he ate dinner with. The prosecutors had already known that, said Kavala.
9 August 2022
Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests
Kavala responds to foreign minister's claims about Gezi protests
During a joint press conference in Ankara, Minister Çavuşoğlu accused his counterpart from Germany of "funding and supporting" Kavala during the Gezi Park protests.
3 August 2022
Kavala to 'send ECtHR decision to all MPs'
Kavala to 'send ECtHR decision to all MPs'
An opposition deputy visited Osman Kavala and other convicts of the Gezi trial at Silivri Prison.
2 August 2022
Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey
Kavala says ECtHR decision will 'give strength' to judges, prosecutors in Turkey
The imprisoned businessperson commented on the ECtHR Grand Chamber decision that Turkey violated a binding ruling by not releasing him.
12 July 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.
11 July 2022
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.
11 July 2022
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.
4 July 2022
Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!
BIA MEDIA MONITOR / JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2022
Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!
According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report, at least six journalists and one media outlet were attacked and Ses Kocaeli Newspaper’s owner Arslan was killed in an armed attack in the first 3 months of 2022. Happy World Press Freedom Day!
3 May 2022 Erol Önderoğlu
Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan
Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan
"They don't know international law. The domestic Soros will pay the price for attacking the state," the president has said.
29 April 2022
Court rejects the request for dropping charges against HDP MP Danış Beştaş
IN THE WAKE OF ECTHR RULING
Court rejects the request for dropping charges against HDP MP Danış Beştaş
The lawyers of HDP MP Meral Danış Beştaş requested that the charges faced by the lawmaker be dropped in line with the ruling of rights violation handed down by the ECtHR. The high criminal court in Diyarbakır has rejected this request.
27 April 2022
Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala
JUSTICE MINISTER
Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala
About the ECtHR judgments for the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala, Minister Bozdağ said Turkey has enforced 88 percent of the European court rulings.
1 April 2022
Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head
Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head
Since Turkey recognizes the ECtHR jurisdiction, it has to find a way to meet their requirements, according to Hayati Yazıcı.
23 March 2022
Turkey will pay damages to journalist-painter Zehra Doğan
Turkey will pay damages to journalist-painter Zehra Doğan
Upon an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), Turkey has admitted that Zehra Doğan’s presumption of innocence was violated. Journalist-painter Doğan will now be paid 1,350 Euro in damages.
21 March 2022
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
ECtHR unveils timeline to examine the case of Osman Kavala
Turkey, Osman Kavala and members of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe may submit opinions by April 19. The ECtHR will review the case in May or June and the Grand Chamber is expected to give the final judgment after August.
24 February 2022
‘Constitutional Court’s workload is heavier than that of the ECtHR’
COURT PRESIDENT ARSLAN
‘Constitutional Court’s workload is heavier than that of the ECtHR’
Turkey’s Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan has announced that only in January 2022, nearly 12 thousand individual applications were submitted to the Constitutional Court, noting that “the workload has taken a dramatic dimension”.
15 February 2022
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
ECTHR RULING ON OSMAN KAVALA
CHP to Erdoğan: ‘What he wants is to make Turkey a tribal state’
Main opposition CHP MP Antmen notes that Turkey recognized the ECtHR’s jurisdiction in 1989: “Erdoğan is acting contrary to the Constitution. He wants Turkey to be kicked out of the CoE and wants to make the country a quagmire of Middle East."
4 February 2022
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Message is clear, Turkey must release Osman Kavala’
Amnesty International has released a statement in the wake of the CoE Committee of Ministers’ decision to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey over its failure to release Osman Kavala despite the ECtHR ruling.
3 February 2022
Erdoğan: We don't care what Council of Europe says about Osman Kavala
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Erdoğan: We don't care what Council of Europe says about Osman Kavala
The CoE Committee of Ministers yesterday launched infringement proceedings against Turkey because of its failure to release Kavala despite an ECtHR verdict.
3 February 2022
Osman Kavala: I hope that it will contribute to protection of legal norms in Turkey
INFRINGEMENT PROCEEDINGS
Osman Kavala: I hope that it will contribute to protection of legal norms in Turkey
Jailed businessperson Osman Kavala has made a statement after the CoE decided to bring infringement proceedings against Turkey: “I find it important that the judicial practices followed to continue my detention are reviewed with an impartial eye.”
3 February 2022
Application period to ECtHR lowered to four months
Application period to ECtHR lowered to four months
The new rule will apply to court verdicts issued on or after February 1.
2 February 2022
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
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