Turkish court sentences lawyers to 146 years in another mass trial
The 10-year-long trial of twenty-two lawyers of the Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) ended with an unjust and cruel decisions as all lawyers have been sentenced to prison time.
Former President of Supreme Court of Appeal: Turkey is an eastern country in terms of law, a failed country
The Kavala verdict of the European Court of Human Rights foreshadows the possibility of severe sanctions against Turkey. Kronos Haber talked to former First President of the Court of Cassation Prof. Dr. Sami Selçuk about the Kavala verdict and other issues on the agenda, we translated it into English.
#HRC50 – UN Human Rights Council resolution calls upon states to ensure the independence and security of lawyers and judges
On the 50th session (13 June–8 July 2022) of the Human Rights Council a resolution titled “Independence and impartiality of the judiciary, jurors and assessors, and the independence of lawyers: participation of women in the administration of justice” was adopted.
Report: Protection of lawyers against undue interference in the free and independent exercise of the legal profession
The UN Special Rapporteur presented his report on the Protection of lawyers against undue interference in the free and independent exercise of the legal profession to the 50th Human Rights Council that is to be held in Geneva between 13… Read More ›
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The disabled lawyer is kept in prison despite forensic reports
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The Turkish judiciary, abuse of anti-terror laws, attacks on lawyers, transnational repression campaign
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The disabled lawyer is kept in prison despite forensic reports
26 November 2022
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Turkish court sentences lawyers to 146 years in another mass trial
11 November 2022
Situation in Turkey ›
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In his censored speech, Turkey’s top lawyer: the most important issue is to ensure the independence and impartiality of the judiciary
2 September 2022
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Lawyers in Ankara have been subjected to illegal surveillance through the use of bugs and spyware
8 February 2022