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‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is contrary to law, decision should be annulled’

COUNCIL OF STATE PROSECUTOR

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is contrary to law, decision should be annulled’

Elmas Mucukgil, a Prosecutor of the Council State, has indicated that Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision is against the law and expressed the opinion that the related decision should be annulled.

21 January 2022

Suspicious death of Garibe Gezer in prison: Confidentiality order on both files

'DISMISS THE PROSECUTOR'

Suspicious death of Garibe Gezer in prison: Confidentiality order on both files

According to lawyer Jiyan Tosun, a confidentiality order has been imposed on both the file of the investigation into her complaint about “maltreatment” and the file of the investigation into her death. The lawyers will appeal against both orders.

15 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

Appeal against Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp’s acquittal

The prosecutor’s office has appealed against the acquittal of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp.

22 November 2021

Deadly attack on Şenyaşar family: Prosecutor changed for 9th time in 3.5 years

Deadly attack on Şenyaşar family: Prosecutor changed for 9th time in 3.5 years

The prosecutor conducting the investigation into the attack carried out by the relatives of a ruling AKP MP on Şenyaşar family and claiming the lives of three family members in Urfa’s Suruç in southeast Turkey has been charged for the 9th time.

15 November 2021

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for 3 defendants in Elmalı child abuse case

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for 3 defendants in Elmalı child abuse case

The prosecutor’s office has requested that the mother, step father and maternal uncle of two siblings be sentenced to 11 years to 23 years in prison. It has also demanded imprisonment of the defendants on the offenses charged.

9 November 2021

Prosecutor had the physician detained, physician is put on trial

Prosecutor had the physician detained, physician is put on trial

The prosecutor’s office has concluded that “there is no ground for prosecuting” prosecutor Mehmet Bülbül, who had physician Kemal Gökhan Günel detained after having a row. As for Günel, he is now prosecuted for “insulting a public official.”

Prosecutor suspended from duty after opening investigation into Covid measures

Prosecutor suspended from duty after opening investigation into Covid measures

Prosecutor Akbulut claims that major coronavirus measures such as lockdowns, mask mandate and vaccination are carried out illegally.

Doctor detained after refusing to examine prosecutor without appointment

Doctor detained after refusing to examine prosecutor without appointment

Both the doctor and the prosecutor filed a lawsuit against each other after the incident.

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.

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists ahead of today’s hearing

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists ahead of today’s hearing

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations ahead of their second hearing, prosecutor demands that eight people, including seven journalists, three of whom behind bars, shall be sentenced to prison for revealing the identity of an intelligence officer.

9 September 2020

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

COURT OF CASSATION PROSECUTOR

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

Regarding death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s request for release, the Court of Cassation Prosecutor has indicated that “it shall be decided based on an examination of the file.” It means that the request will be responded at an uncertain date.

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Prosecutor Demands 15 Years in Prison for Journalist Deniz Yücel

Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded up to 15 years, 3 months in prison for journalist Deniz Yücel on charges of “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “inciting the public to enmity and hatred.”

13 February 2020

2 Public Prosecutors in İstanbul Suspended from Duty

2 Public Prosecutors in İstanbul Suspended from Duty

It has been reported that Public Prosecutor İsmet Bozkurt, who issued the indictment against Academics for Peace, and Public Prosecutor Lütfi Karabacak have been suspended from duty for “bargaining with FETÖ members for money.”

Prosecutor Launches Probe into PKK, BDP Encounter

Prosecutor Launches Probe into PKK, BDP Encounter

The Chief Prosecutor’s Office in the eastern province of Van launched a probe into an encounter between members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) who were conducting a road check in the southeastern province of Hakkari and a delegation of politicians, including certain members of the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP.)

Judge and Prosecutor of Dink Trial Face Investigation

Judge and Prosecutor of Dink Trial Face Investigation

A probe has been launched about judge Eryılmaz and Prosecutor Usta of the Hrant Dink murder trial which resulted in a much disputed decision on 17 January. Investigating Judge Kakilli told bianet about the reasons for the investigation.

26 January 2012 Işıl Cinmen

50 "Sour Dictionary" Writers Summoned to Prosecutor's Office

50 "Sour Dictionary" Writers Summoned to Prosecutor's Office

The Istanbul police called about 50 writers of the "Sour Dictionary" to the prosecutor's office to give their statement regarding headings that were related to religious topics. This operation came just after the Sour Dictionary announced to have applied a "Hate Speech Control Project".

22 June 2011 Haluk Kalafat

Prosecutor Demands 10 Years in Jail for Kurdish Politician Tuğluk

Prosecutor Demands 10 Years in Jail for Kurdish Politician Tuğluk

The prosecutor of the Ankara 11th High Criminal Court demanded imprisonment of 10 years for Aysel Tuğluk, former official of the closed DTP. Among other charges, Tuğluk is tried because she referred to PKK leader Öcalan as "respectable". The case continues on 5 October.

8 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu