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US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately

Ned Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has released a statement about arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “We urge Turkey to abide by the European Court of Human Rights’ rulings.”

11 February 2021

Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison

ECtHR JUDGEMENT

Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison

When he was arrested in Silivri Prison, lawyer Demir requested access to certain websites so that he could prepare his defense. His request was rejected. The ECtHR has now concluded that his freedom of expression has been violated.

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR convicts Turkey in child abuse case

ECtHR convicts Turkey in child abuse case

The ECtHR has pronounced its judgement in a child abuse case and concluded that the authorities failed to protect the child. She will be paid 28 thousand Euro in damages.

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Parliament rejects 162 motions about ECtHR judgment for Demirtaş's release

Parliament rejects 162 motions about ECtHR judgment for Demirtaş's release

Lawmakers asked whether Turkey has to comply with the ECtHR decisions or not, which violated the parliament's internal regulation, according to the Speaker's Office.

4 February 2021

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

Not released despite two ECtHR judgements of “immediate release”, Demirtaş appeared before the court: “These judgements will be enforced sooner or later. All judges and prosecutors disregarding it are committing a serious crime.”

3 February 2021

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

MEPs urge Council of Europe to 'use any means at its disposal' to ensure Demirtaş's release

Turkey has not implemented an ECtHR Grand Chamber for the politician's immediate release.

2 February 2021

ECtHR applications from Turkey increased by 29 percent in a year

ECtHR applications from Turkey increased by 29 percent in a year

Applications from four countries made up 75 percent of all pending applications at the European top court, Spano has said.

29 January 2021

Erdoğan's legal adviser argues ECtHR rulings 'not binding on the merits'

Erdoğan's legal adviser argues ECtHR rulings 'not binding on the merits'

Turkey has failed to implement a number of ECtHR and Constitutional decisions over the past few years.

28 January 2021

Attorneys of Kavala: Courts disregard ECtHR, Council of Europe

Attorneys of Kavala: Courts disregard ECtHR, Council of Europe

"The common point of all verdicts about Osman Kavala is that these verdicts were given despite the ECtHR and the Committee of Ministers decision and by 'disregarding' these institutions and decisions," the attorneys have said.

26 January 2021

‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’

SECRETARY GENERAL OF CoE

‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’

Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), has commented on Turkey’s failure to release businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala despite the judgement of the ECtHR.

26 January 2021

Application to Constitutional Court: Enforce ECtHR judgement on Demirtaş

Application to Constitutional Court: Enforce ECtHR judgement on Demirtaş

Mahsuni Karaman, an attorney for jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş, has announced that an individual application has been made to the Constitutional Court regarding his continued imprisonment despite ECtHR rulings of “immediate release.”

25 January 2021

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

European Parliament: Release Selahattin Demirtaş, all prisoners of conscience

Approving the resolution on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience, MEPs call on the country to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş without any conditions.

22 January 2021

ECtHR finds right violation in singer Atilla Taş's trial after coup attempt

ECtHR finds right violation in singer Atilla Taş's trial after coup attempt

Taş served 14 months in prison for "aiding a terrorist organization."

19 January 2021

300 thousand individual applications to Constitutional Court in 8 years

300 thousand individual applications to Constitutional Court in 8 years

The right to a fair trial, with 63.3 percent, ranks first when the rulings of right violation are distributed by rights and freedoms. This right violation is followed by property rights with 19.4 percent and right to freedom of expression with 4.2 percent.

18 January 2021

‘Kobani’ indictment in the wake of ECtHR judgement on Selahattin Demirtaş

‘Kobani’ indictment in the wake of ECtHR judgement on Selahattin Demirtaş

Shortly after the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR ruled that former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş should be “released immediately”, 108 people, including Demirtaş, have been indicted over the Kobani incidents from six years ago.

31 December 2020

Turkey has failed to enforce 689 ECtHR rulings, ranks first in violations of free expression

Turkey has failed to enforce 689 ECtHR rulings, ranks first in violations of free expression

A group monitoring the violations of free expression in Turkey has released a report about the country's legal practices concerning ECtHR decisions.

30 December 2020

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the reporters following the cabinet meeting yesterday. He has announced that distance education amid the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until February 15, 2021.

29 December 2020

What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?

What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?

We have spoken with an attorney of the HDP's former co-chair about the ECtHR decision for his release and what will happen from now on.

28 December 2020 Hikmet Adal

Court refuses to release Demirtaş despite ECtHR ruling, cites 'translation' issues

Court refuses to release Demirtaş despite ECtHR ruling, cites 'translation' issues

The court has stated that it was not able to obtain a Turkish translation of the ECtHR ruling and therefore a legal review could not be made.

26 December 2020

Twenty-two bar associations call for Demirtaş's release

ECtHR judgment

Twenty-two bar associations call for Demirtaş's release

The bars have reminded that the ECtHR decisions are binding and international conventions are superior to domestic laws.

25 December 2020

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ PENNED

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

With its political implications, the Grand Chamber decision gains historical-political importance beyond Demirtaş's freedom.

25 December 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release

Bahçeli says 'we don't care' ECtHR ruling for Demirtaş's release

The government's ally has dismissed the European court ruling and reiterated that the HDP must be closed.

25 December 2020

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?

ECTHR JUDGEMENT ON DEMİRTAŞ

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to Erdoğan: Who are you?

Main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has slammed President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan over his statements disregarding the ECtHR Grand Chamber judgement of “immediate release” for arrested politician Selahattin Demirtaş.

25 December 2020

‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş

‘Don't mind their yelling, they try to hide their fears,’ says Demirtaş

Arrested politician Demirtaş has sent a message from prison amid statements of the President and Interior Minister disregarding the ECtHR judgement of “immediate release.” He has said, “We are right, strong and in good spirits. We will win together.”

24 December 2020

Interior minister says ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş 'meaningless'

Interior minister says ECtHR ruling on Demirtaş 'meaningless'

Soylu has called the HDP's former co-chair a "terrorist" after the European court ruled for his immediate release.

24 December 2020

PACE calls on Turkey to release Demirtaş after ECtHR judgment

PACE calls on Turkey to release Demirtaş after ECtHR judgment

"The immediate release of Selahattin Demirtaş would therefore be a strong and meaningful signal of Turkey's willingness to abide by the judgments of the Strasbourg Court," the PACE's rapporteurs for Turkey have said.

23 December 2020

Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts

Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts

The European top court ruled for the immediate release of the HDP's former co-chair yesterday.

23 December 2020

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

WILLIAMSON FROM HRW

‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'

"The judgment demonstrates how the Erdoğan presidency weaponizes detention and prosecution to remove opponents from the political scene and threatens free democratic debate,” says HRW's Europe and Central Asia Director Williamson.

23 December 2020

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

The European top court concluded that Demirtaş was sent to prison with political motives.

23 December 2020

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

SELAHATTİN DEMİRTAŞ

'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'

Arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş and HDP Co-Chairs Sancar and Buldan have made statements about the judgement of the ECtHR Grand Chamber, which has ruled for the immediate release of Demirtaş.

23 December 2020

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately

Speaking to bianet about the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s judgement on former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, lawyer Demir has said, “Demirtaş must be released immediately according to this judgement; Turkey has no justification left to fall back on.”

22 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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

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