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Alleged Sexual Abuse of Children in Pozantı Prison

Alleged Sexual Abuse of Children in Pozantı Prison

Juveniles detained because they "threw stones" during demonstrations were put in cells together with convicts who allegedly abused and raped them dozens of times at the Pozantı Prison in Adana.

27 February 2012

Court Decreed for Threat instead of Torture

FEVZIYE CENGIZ TRIAL

Court Decreed for Threat instead of Torture

The court handling the trial of Fevziye Cengiz who was exposed to violence at a police station in Izmir decided for lack of jurisdiction and sent the case to a Criminal Court of First Instance. Lawyer Yıldırım said the file should go to a high criminal court due to the torture allegations.

16 February 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Penalty for Violent Police Officers: 30 Lira

Penalty for Violent Police Officers: 30 Lira

The police officers who treated Fevziye Cengiz violently at a police station in Izmir were punished with monthly instalments of TL 30 as the result of an administrative investigation. Lawyer Yıldırım said they would appeal at the ECHR if necessary.

3 February 2012 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Harassment in Custody - Transgender Halat Wins Her Case

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Harassment in Custody - Transgender Halat Wins Her Case

The European Court of Human rights convicted the Turkish government for failing to carry out an effective investigation in the case of transgender woman Halat who was harassed by a police officer. The Pink Live Association called on the government to counteract human rights violations of transgender persons.

10 November 2011