In co-operation with London Advocacy, we launched a new project aimed at ensuring Turkey complied with ECHR rulings, in particular Grand Chamber’s Yüksel Yalçınkaya v Türkiye.
Turkey Human Rights Blog
UN anti-torture body criticises Turkey for widespread violations and failures
The United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) has released its concluding observations on Turkey’s fifth periodic report, highlighting significant concerns over human rights practices, particularly in relation to the treatment of lawyers, judges, and detainees. Overview of the Report The… Read More ›
ÖHD Report reveals grave human rights violations in Turkey’s prisons
Comprehensive Report Reveals Extensive Human Rights Violations in Central Anatolia Prisons A detailed semi-annual report released by the Lawyers for Freedom Association has laid bare severe human rights violations occurring across various high-security prisons in the Central Anatolia region of… Read More ›
Severe Police Brutality Against Two Lawyers at Istanbul Police Station
Center for Defending Defenders of The Arrested Lawyers Initiative Incident Overview – June 27, 2024 On the night of June 27, 2024, lawyers Şehnaz Altunkaya and Bahtiyar Kandeğer visited the Istanbul Directorate of Organized Crime to inquire about the whereabouts… Read More ›
Unmasking Corruption in the Turkish Judiciary: A Case Study of Judge Gül Altınoğlu
The Turkish judiciary, a cornerstone of justice and democracy, is facing a severe crisis of integrity and trust. Recent revelations about the actions of Adana Judge Gül Altınoğlu highlight deep-seated corruption, not only within the judiciary but also extending to… Read More ›
Report: UN Special Rapporteur Highlights Global Decline in Judicial Independence
As the world braces for a significant election year, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, has released a concerning report highlighting the widespread decline in democracy and judicial independence worldwide.