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Sexual Assault Criminals Can be Chemically Castrated

Sexual Assault Criminals Can be Chemically Castrated

According to the regulation that has been published in Official Gazette, anaphrodisiac can be applied to the sexual assault criminals while they are in prison or are on probation.

Non Prosecution for Half of Sexual Assault Crimes in 2015

Non Prosecution for Half of Sexual Assault Crimes in 2015

According to data from Criminal Record Office, 31% of 2 million and 683 cases brought to trial in accordance with the Turkish Penal Code in 2015, are offenses against physical integrity.

"Concrete Evidences Ignored”

"FETHİYE" LAWYER CEVRİYE AYDIN

"Concrete Evidences Ignored”

“There was the decision of acquittal due to lack of evidence although the statement of the victim woman was verified with concrete evidences” says Cevriye Aydın, Lawyer of Fethiye case. The decision will be appealed.

1 May 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Sexual Harassment - No Matter of Honour!

Sexual Harassment - No Matter of Honour!

Two defendants tried in two separate cases for alleged sexual harassment of women on New Year's Eve were released at the first hearing. One of the defendants said, "A woman in a mini skirt and sleeveless top accused me. I know what honour means".

4 February 2011 Burçin Belge

"Witnesses Must not Remain Silent"

CHILD ABUSE

"Witnesses Must not Remain Silent"

The "Purple Roof" Women's Shelter Foundation pointed out that one out of four children is exposed to sexual abuse: "In order to prevent child abuse we have to accept the fact that it mostly happens within the family; silent witnesses should be mobilized".

3 May 2010 Burçin Belge

Precedent: 20 Years Sentence for Rape from 14 Years Ago

Precedent: 20 Years Sentence for Rape from 14 Years Ago

Defendant Şahin Öğüt was handed a 20 years prison sentence for raping a young teenager 14 years ago. Öğüt is tried in 12 cases of sexual assault.

13 October 2009 Emine Özcan

Torture Suspect Sexually Assaults Victim’s Sister

Torture Suspect Sexually Assaults Victim’s Sister

At the court case concerned with the death of Engin Çeber, his sister was sexually assaulted by a defendant accused of torturing Çeber in a prison.

16 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Pippa Bacca Murder Case Postponed

The trial of the murderer of Pippa Bacca, who was killed during her hitchhiking trip to Israel for “peace”, has begun today. Her mother says she has no prejudice against the Turkish people, but wants justice for her daughter.

7 October 2008 Emine Özcan

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