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Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

Judge who voted for Osman Kavala's release transferred to Turkey's easternmost city

The reason for the appointment is not clear, but another judge who had expressed a dissenting opinion on Kavala's lfe sentence had also been reassinged to another city from İstanbul.

The judge who opposed decision in Gezi Trial was relegated to Tokat

The judge who opposed decision in Gezi Trial was relegated to Tokat

The new assignments in the HSK's appointments led to discussions about the relegations of some of the judges and prosecutors. Kürşad Bektaş, who had opposed the Gezi trial, was relegated to Tokat from İstanbul, and Nimet Demir, who opposed the transfer of the Jamal Khashoggi trial to Saudi Arabia, was relegated to Maraş.

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu files complaint against judge for imposing a travel ban

HDP Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has applied to the Board of Judges and Prosecutors and filed a complaint against the Public Prosecutor who requested an international travel ban on him and the judge who accepted the request.

Turkish Medical Association calls on ministry to ‘penalize violence in healthcare’

Turkish Medical Association calls on ministry to ‘penalize violence in healthcare’

Amid recent incidents of violence against healthcare workers in Turkey, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has written letters to the Ministry of Justice and the Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK).

19 January 2022

Discharged teacher files a complaint against State of Emergency Commission’s judges

Discharged teacher files a complaint against State of Emergency Commission’s judges

By applying to the Board of Judges and Prosecutors, discharged teacher Karataş has filed a complaint against the judges of the State of Emergency Commission, who alleged that “his personnel file had information on his links with an organization.”

10 January 2022 Ayça Söylemez

No inquiry against the prosecutors who ‘didn’t see’ the files on Ankara massacre

APPLICATION TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

No inquiry against the prosecutors who ‘didn’t see’ the files on Ankara massacre

Lawyers have applied to the Constitutional Court as the complaint against the prosecutors investigating the October 10 Ankara Massacre for “hiding evidence” was quashed by the decision of the 1st Board of Presidents of the Court of Cassation.

26 November 2021

'Right of defense restricted': Lawyers file a complaint against Kobanî trial’s court board

'Right of defense restricted': Lawyers file a complaint against Kobanî trial’s court board

Applying to the Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) and filing a complaint against the court board of the Kobanî trial, lawyers said, “The board is committing misconduct in office; our right of defense has been restricted."

12 November 2021

Complaint against prosecutor who ordered Gergerlioğlu's detention

Complaint against prosecutor who ordered Gergerlioğlu's detention

The HDP has filed a criminal complaint against Ankara Public Prosecutor Ersoy Yıldız who gave the instruction for detaining HDP’s dismissed Kocaeli MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu at the Parliament during his justice watch.

Judicial overseeing body to examine decisions about Osman Kavala's imprisonment

Judicial overseeing body to examine decisions about Osman Kavala's imprisonment

After the document was published on social media, the Council released a statement, saying that it was "a routine practice."

13 November 2020

‘We Stand with Judges Investigated for Their Posts on İbrahim Gökçek’s Passing’

JOINT STATEMENT BY 11 LAW ORGANIZATIONS

‘We Stand with Judges Investigated for Their Posts on İbrahim Gökçek’s Passing’

11 law organizations have released a statement and expressed solidarity with judges Sarısu Pehlivan and Ertekin, who face an investigation by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors over their messages about Grup Yorum member Gökçek’s death.

30 Bar Associations Call for HSK Members' Resignation

ACQUITTAL IN GEZİ TRIAL

30 Bar Associations Call for HSK Members' Resignation

30 bar associations have called for the resignation of Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) members, who granted authorization for an investigation into three judges that handed down the verdict of acquittal in Gezi trial.

21 February 2020

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.

Teachers Protesting Discharges Appeal to Council of Judges and Prosecutors

Teachers Protesting Discharges Appeal to Council of Judges and Prosecutors

Having been arrested and released for four times before for protesting discharges, teachers Tanrıverdi and Polat have appealed to the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) and filed a complaint against judges of peace and prosecutors in Bakırköy.

14 May 2019 Ayça Söylemez