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'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

‘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

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

‘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

'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

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

The hearing of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş at the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been held. The judges are expected to announce their judgement at a later date.

18 September 2019

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

LAWYER MAHSUNİ KARAMAN COMMENTS

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

Speaking to bianet about Ministry of Justice’s statement of “Turkey’s request of appeal has been accepted by the ECtHR”, lawyer Mahsuni Karaman has indicated that the court has accepted the requests of appeal of both Selahattin Demirtaş and Turkey.

19 March 2019 Ekin Karaca

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

After the verdict of release given by the ECtHR for HDP’s former Co-Chair Demirtaş has not been put into effect, his attorneys have appealed to the Grand Chamber, requesting that his file be examined in terms of violation of freedom of expression.

25 February 2019