Gezi trial

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‘It is the Judicial System of Turkey That Has Lost its Independence’

STATEMENT BY LAWYERS OF OSMAN KAVALA

‘It is the Judicial System of Turkey That Has Lost its Independence’

Lawyers of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala made a statement after the court ruled that his arrest shall continue. “It is not Kavala who has lost his freedom and independence, it is the judicial system of Turkey”, the lawyers said.

9 October 2019 Hikmet Adal

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Kavala to Continue

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Kavala to Continue

The court has ruled that the Kavala’s arrest shall continue due to “suspicion of escape.”

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

His friends met in Cezayir Restaurant in İstanbul for the 62nd birthday of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala and signed a letter to be sent to the Ministry of Justice.

Court Board of Gezi Trial Changed

Court Board of Gezi Trial Changed

The Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) has sent the presiding judge and court board members of the Gezi trial to the second court board. The Council has ruled that the newly-formed court board shall hear the case from now on.

‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

JOINT STATEMENT BY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Gezi Park’s Second Hearing Confirms Lack of Rule of Law’

Led by PEN International, 20 international organizations have released a joint statement denouncing the interlocutory ruling of Gezi trial. They have called the EU “to put urgent, consistent and collective pressure upon Turkey.”

Access Block on ‘We Defend Gezi’ Website

Access Block on ‘We Defend Gezi’ Website

An access block has been imposed on the website that has been opened to give up-to-date information about the ongoing Gezi trial.

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Gezi Trial: Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

The defense attorneys have given statements in the second hearing of the Gezi Trial. The court has ruled that the arrest of Osman Kavala, the only defendant behind bars, to continue.

EU Delegation Statement on Human Rights in Turkey

EU Delegation Statement on Human Rights in Turkey

Releasing a statement on human rights in Turkey, the Delegation of the EU to the Council of Europe (EUDEL) has criticized the state’s attitude in Gezi trial and made a call to implement the the Judicial Reform Strategy with determined and concrete steps.

Yiğit Aksakoğlu's Statement of Defense: There is no Crime, but Guilty in This Indictment

GEZİ TRIAL

Yiğit Aksakoğlu's Statement of Defense: There is no Crime, but Guilty in This Indictment

We are publishing the full English version of Yiğit Aksakoğlu's statement of defense that he presented in his first hearing on June 24, 2019. Arrested for over 220 days, Aksakoğlu was released on probation with an international travel ban on June 25.

Osman Kavala's Statement of Defense: This Indictment is a Fantastic Fiction

GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala's Statement of Defense: This Indictment is a Fantastic Fiction

We are publishing excerpts from the English version of arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala’s statement of defense that he presented in his first hearing held in Silivri Prison Campus in İstanbul on June 24, 2019.

Constitutional Court President: Kavala's Attendance in Gezi Not Sign of an Offense

Constitutional Court President: Kavala's Attendance in Gezi Not Sign of an Offense

Judge Arslan said in his dissenting opinion that it is not the Constitutional Court's duty to approve different views on the Gezi protests whether it was a criticism of the government or a foreign-sponsored insurrection.

Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars

Yiğit Aksakoğlu Released: There are Lots of Innocent People Behind Bars

Arrested on November 17, 2018, rights defender Yiğit Aksakoğlu has been released from prison after the court ruled that he should be released on probation with an international travel ban in its interlocutory judgement yesterday.

26 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

THE SECOND DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Announcing its interlocutory judgement, the court has ruled that Yiğit Aksakoğlu shall be released on probation with an international travel ban and the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing will be held on July 18, 2019.

25 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

The trial of the 2013 protests began today, with 16 civil society figures charged with various offenses including attempted overthrow.

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Seven organizations have released a joint statement on the Gezi Park trial which began today, demanding the case should be dropped.

24 June 2019 Gürsel Köksal

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

THE FIRST DAY OF GEZİ TRIAL

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

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