content tagged with right violation

Constitutional Court says discharged Peace Academic’s rights violated

Constitutional Court says discharged Peace Academic’s rights violated

Discharged from university and faced with an international travel ban and constraint on her passport, Academic for Peace Akyüz could not go abroad for her academic studies. The top court has concluded that her right to respect for privacy was violated.

13 September 2021

Turkey’s top court says failure to implement ECtHR judgement is a violation of right

Turkey’s top court says failure to implement ECtHR judgement is a violation of right

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to a fair trial of four applicants has been violated by the local court’s defiance of the European Court of Human Rights ruling of right violation and refusal of retrial.

Ali Bulaç to be paid 12,240 Euro in non-pecuniary damages

Ali Bulaç to be paid 12,240 Euro in non-pecuniary damages

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that the right to liberty and security and freedom of expression of Ali Bulaç, who stood trial in the Zaman newspaper case, were violated.

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

ECTHR CONVICTS TURKEY

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the broadcasting and publication ban imposed on the news regarding the Parliamentary investigation launched against four ministers for “corruption” violated freedom of expression.

5 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

‘INSULTING ERDOĞAN’

ECtHR rejects government’s appeal, CHP Chair’s ruling of right violation becomes final

The European Court of Human Rights concluded that main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu’s freedom of expression was violated by his penalization over his remarks about Erdoğan. The Court has rejected the appeal, the ruling has become final.

ECtHR: Ahmet Altan’s freedom of expression violated

ECtHR: Ahmet Altan’s freedom of expression violated

The European Court of Human Rights has handed down its judgement on jailed journalist-writer Ahmet Altan and journalist Murat Aksoy. The court has concluded that their freedom of expression has been violated.

Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the lawsuit for damages filed by the family of Emrah Demir, who was shot to death during Kobanê protests in Batman province 8 years ago, shall be held again.

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Constitutional Court ruling of ‘false imprisonment’ in Büyükada trial

Concluding the application of rights defender Özlem Dalkıran, who was on trial in the Büyükada case, the Constitutional Court has unanimously concluded that her right to personal liberty and security was violated by her imprisonment.

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Constitutional Court: Festus Okey’s right to life violated

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to life of Festus Okey, who was killed by the police in detention, was violated on material and procedural grounds. The family of Okey will be paid 80,000 lira in damages.

Ruling of right violation for journalist’s arrest over a tweet

Ruling of right violation for journalist’s arrest over a tweet

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to personal liberty and security of journalist Hakan Aygün has been violated by his arrest over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish in a religious context.

23 February 2021

‘This Constitutional Court ruling is a precedent for all journalists’

LAWYER MERİÇ EYÜBOĞLU

‘This Constitutional Court ruling is a precedent for all journalists’

Meriç Eyüboğlu, the attorney of former bianet reporter Beyza Kural, has spoken to bianet about the Constitutional Court’s ruling of right violation given for the police violence that Kural was subjected to while covering a students’ protest in 2015.

23 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ruling of right violation for police violence against former bianet reporter Kural

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Ruling of right violation for police violence against former bianet reporter Kural

Constitutional Court has given its ruling regarding the police violence against former bianet reporter Beyza Kural after 5.5 years. The Court has concluded that it was intended as humiliation to say, “Nothing is the same anymore, we will make you learn this.”

18 February 2021

Prosecutor’s office urges court to abide by Constitutional Court ruling

SECOND RULING ON BERBEROĞLU

Prosecutor’s office urges court to abide by Constitutional Court ruling

The prosecutor’s office has pronounced its opinion as to the second ruling of right violation given for dismissed CHP MP Berberoğlu. The office has requested that the court accept the request for retrial and halt the proceedings in the trial.

8 February 2021

Second ruling of right violation for Enis Berberoğlu

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Second ruling of right violation for Enis Berberoğlu

Constitutional Court has concluded the application of Enis Berberoğlu over the failure of the local court to enforce its first ruling of right violation. The supreme court, for the second time, has concluded that the rights of Berberoğlu have been violated.

21 January 2021

Constitutional Court: Rights of Yiğit Aksakoğlu violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Yiğit Aksakoğlu violated

Having rejected the individual application of Osman Kavala, the Constitutional Court has concluded that the 7-month arrest of Yiğit Aksakoğlu in the Gezi trial was a violation of his rights and ruled that Aksakoğlu shall be paid damages.

31 December 2020

Constitutional Court says locals' right to a fair trial is violated

LEGAL STRUGGLE FOR ECOLOGY

Constitutional Court says locals' right to a fair trial is violated

Constitutional Court has handed down its verdict regarding the application of locals from Karaburun, İzmir, who were struggling against a wind power plant to be built in their district. The Court has said that their right to a fair trial has been violated.

20 November 2020 Sakine Orman

Constitutional Court: Rights of Enis Berberoğlu violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Enis Berberoğlu violated

Constitutional Court has announced its ruling on Enis Berberoğlu, who was sentenced to prison in the MİT trucks case. It has concluded that his rights to be elected and engage in political activities and personal liberty and security have been violated.

17 September 2020

ECtHR ruling on writer Ragıp Zarakolu

ECtHR ruling on writer Ragıp Zarakolu

The ECtHR has concluded that the right to liberty and security and freedom of expression of writer Ragıp Zarakolu have been violated. The writer has been standing trial as part of Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) İstanbul Main Case.

15 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court: Union activity is a fundamental right

Constitutional Court: Union activity is a fundamental right

Concluding the application of 19 union members convicted of “membership of a terrorist organization,” Constitutional Court has noted that their union activities are their basic right and no connection has been found between these activities and the organization.

21 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Arrest of Eren Erdem was 'not a proportionate measure,’ says Constitutional Court

Arrest of Eren Erdem was 'not a proportionate measure,’ says Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court has concluded the application of former main opposition CHP MP Eren Erdem and ruled that he shall be paid damages as his rights were violated by his imprisonment for 16 months.

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

Constitutional Court: Rights of Selahattin Demirtaş violated

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to personal liberty and security of former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş has been violated as his period of arrest exceeded the reasonable duration.

‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’

CALL FROM FREE OSMAN KAVALA COORDINATION

‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’

Releasing a message shortly after the ECtHR verdict of right violation and immediate release for arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala became final, “Free Osman Kavala” coordination has made a call for his immediate release.

ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final

ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final

With the rejection of the government’s objection, the ECtHR ruling on arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala is now final. The Court previously concluded that he was arrested with political motives and ruled for his immediate release.

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

Police Officers Injuring a Teacher in Gezi Resistance to Stand Trial Again

The Constitutional Court has ruled that a new investigation shall be launched against the police officers who injured teacher Melih Dalbudak on the head with a tear gas cartridge during Gezi resistance in 2013.

27 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: Access Block on Sendika.org Violates Freedom of Expression

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the access block imposed on Sendika.org news website by the Telecommunications Communication Presidency (TİB) on July 25, 2015 has violated freedom of expression.

Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court

Death of Conscript Violates Right to Life, Says Constitutional Court

Announcing its ruling on the alleged suicide of EMEP executive Mazlum Aksu during his mandatory military service, the Constitutional Court has concluded that his right to life has been violated and ruled for a retrial.

28 February 2020

Not Permitted to Attend His Father’s Funeral, Inmate to be Paid Damages

Not Permitted to Attend His Father’s Funeral, Inmate to be Paid Damages

Announcing its ruling on inmate Resul Kocatürk, who was not permitted to attend his father’s funeral, the Constitutional Court has concluded that his “right to respect for private and family life” has been violated.

31 January 2020

Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court

Freedom of Expression of Journalist Hayko Bağdat Violated, Says Constitutional Court

Announcing its ruling on journalist Hayko Bağdat, who was fined for allegedly insulting former Ankara Mayor Gökçek, the Constitutional Court has ruled that the freedom of expression of the journalist has been violated.

3 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

Allegations of Negligence in Death at Hospital Not Investigated, Says Constitutional Court

Allegations of Negligence in Death at Hospital Not Investigated, Says Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the lawsuit filed into a postoperative death caused by medical negligence and lack of medical services was rejected by the administrative court without conducting an investigation.

2 January 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court: Access Block to Wikipedia Violates Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: Access Block to Wikipedia Violates Freedom of Expression

The General Assembly of the Constitutional Court has concluded that access block to Wikipedia is a violation of freedom of expression.

26 December 2019

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

Constitutional Court Ruling on Machete Attacker: Police Didn’t Act with Due Diligence

The Constitutional Court has ruled that police officers did not act with due diligence in responding to the machete attack during Gezi Resistance. The journalist wounded in the incident will be paid 32,500 lira in non-pecuniary damages.

25 December 2019

Verdict of Right Violation for Student Injured by Tear Gas Canister During Gezi

Verdict of Right Violation for Student Injured by Tear Gas Canister During Gezi

Announcing its verdict on Şahin, who was injured by a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests in 2013, the Constitutional Court has ruled that his right to assembly and demonstration and prohibition of degrading treatment have been violated.

9 December 2019

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