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Police officer who shot Kemal Kurkut to death not arrested again

Police officer who shot Kemal Kurkut to death not arrested again

In the retrial over the killing of Kemal Kurkut during the Diyarbakır Newroz in 2017, the court has once again rejected the request for arresting the police officer on trial.

Ruling of release for former HDP MP Abdullah Zeydan

Ruling of release for former HDP MP Abdullah Zeydan

Arrested as part of the operation against the HDP on November 4, 2016 and sentenced to 8 years in prison, Abdullah Zeydan is given a ruling of release in the retrial held after the Court of Cassation overturned the previous local court ruling.

159-year prison sentence for lawyers was based on 'non-existent' evidence

PROGRESSIVE LAWYERS ASSOOCIATION CASE

159-year prison sentence for lawyers was based on 'non-existent' evidence

Eighteen lawyers from the ÇHD were sentenced to a total of 159 years in prison in 2019. Some of the lawyers are standing retrial.

16 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

'Tomorrow may be too late for Mehmet Emin Özkan'

'Tomorrow may be too late for Mehmet Emin Özkan'

Another application has been made for the deferment of the execution of the prison sentence of 83-year-old Mehmet Emin Özkan, whose court records show that he has been in prison for 25 years for a crime he did not commit.

3 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Court rules for continuation of Osman Kavala's imprisonment

GEZİ TRIAL

Court rules for continuation of Osman Kavala's imprisonment

The first hearing of the Gezi retrial began at the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court today. The court board has ruled for the continuation of Kavala's imprisonment by a majority of votes as the Presiding Judge has expressed a dissenting opinion.

21 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

OSMAN KAVALA’S ATTORNEYS

‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

Releasing a statement ahead of the Gezi trial, arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s attorneys have said, “The story of his detention is a remarkable example of the politicization of the judiciary and its use for political purposes.”

International travel ban on defendants ahead of Gezi retrial

International travel ban on defendants ahead of Gezi retrial

Preparing a preliminary proceedings report (a report issued ahead of a trial) for the retrial of Gezi defendants, the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court has imposed an international travel ban on eight people. The first hearing will be held on May 21.

1 February 2021

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu to pay damages to Erdoğan over his remarks on ‘Isle of Man’

Put on trial again over his remarks on Isle of Man, also known as an offshore tax haven, main opposition CHP Chair Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been sentenced to pay 197 thousand lira to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan and his relatives in damages.

Verdict of Release for Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak, Acquittal for Mehmet Altan

Verdict of Release for Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak, Acquittal for Mehmet Altan

After the Court of Cassation has overturned the aggravated life sentences of Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak, the court has ruled that Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak shall be released and Mehmet Altan shall be acquitted.

4 November 2019

Constitutional Court Ruling on ‘Banner Case’: Opinions Can Disturb Society

Constitutional Court Ruling on ‘Banner Case’: Opinions Can Disturb Society

The Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on students sentenced to pay a fine for opening a banner at university: “The right to assembly and demonstration does not solely protect the views and opinions accepted by the wider society."

1 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘Violation of Right to Independent, Impartial Court’ Ruling by Constitutional Court

‘Violation of Right to Independent, Impartial Court’ Ruling by Constitutional Court

Constitutional Court has announced its verdict in the case of Abdullah Altun, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the State Security Court in 1999, and ruled that his right to an independent and impartial court has been violated. Altun will be retried.

21 September 2018 Ayça Söylemez