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Barkın Timtik explained unlawful practices regarding disciplinary investigations frequently opened against political prisoners.

Lawyer Metin Gökoğlu's letter, where he said "Police practice torture and judges vindicate it" was censored by the prison administration.

After 17 lawyers, who are kept in seven different prison, declaring that they won’t depose via SEGBİS, the court has ruled that the lawyers be brought to court.

Lawyer Tombul from the Law Bureau of the Oppressed whose two lawyers have been imprisoned for nine months has been arrested for “being a member of an illegal organization”.

There are three lawyers and two journalists among 23 people who have been prosecuted by summaries and minutes, which are prepared by police, adduced as evidence

Police have raided building of People’s Law Bureau of which 16 staff have been behind bars. Lawyer Yaprak Türkmen has been taken into custody.

Progressive Legists’ Association Chair, lawyer Kozağaçlı has been taken into custody. Lawyers from the association declared that Kozağaçlı was battered during custody and legal proceedings at the police station. 15 lawyers from the association are behind bars.