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‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

Arrested physician Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will appear before the judge for the first time on February 10, 2021. Ahead of his first hearing, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has reiterated its demand for Gökalp’s release.

9 February 2021

Physicians from Mersin: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Physicians from Mersin: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Mersin Medical Chamber has noted that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp has been arrested in an unfair and unjust manner without any concrete evidence.

11 January 2021

Constitutional Court gives third ruling of right violation for Şahin Alpay

Constitutional Court gives third ruling of right violation for Şahin Alpay

Turkey’s Constitutional Court has, for the third time, concluded that journalist Şahin Alpay’s “right to personal liberty and security” has been violated. This last application was about the house arrest given to the journalist in 2018.

7 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Non-pecuniary damages for unlawful house arrest

Non-pecuniary damages for unlawful house arrest

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the ruling of house arrest given “without concrete evidence and the fulfilment of conditions for imposing judicial control measures” violated the applicant’s right to personal liberty and security.

30 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

İzmir Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

İzmir Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Holding a press statement about the continued arrest of Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, the İzmir Medical Chamber has demanded his release. With the indictment accepted by the court, the physician is now facing up to 15 years in prison.

29 December 2020

‘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.

Law Proposal against "Unjustified Arrest"

Law Proposal against "Unjustified Arrest"

BDP deputy Aksoy submitted a law proposal to prevent unjustified arrests and avoid lengthy detention periods to be turned into punishment. Aksoy suggests to amend Article 100/3 of the Criminal Procedure Law related to catalogue crimes.

1 February 2012 Ayça Söylemez