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Turkey: Minister of Justice is engulfed by corruption accusations
Akın Gürlek, Turkey’s new Justice Minister, faces scrutiny over his alleged vast wealth acquired during his judicial career. Opposition leader Özgür Özel claims Gürlek’s real estate assets worth approximately ₺452 million exceed what a judge’s salary could justify, raising serious concerns over judicial accountability.
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Inside the Leviathan: The State Tried to Erase Lawyer Hallaçoğlu — He Fought Back
Ruhi Hallaçoğlu, a Turkish lawyer, became a victim of state oppression following the 2016 coup attempt. He was detained for years under inhumane conditions, with even his legal consultations monitored, yet he continued to fight from his prison cell. He won three cases before the European Court of Human Rights, vindicating his struggle, which should symbolize defiance against the unchecked power of the state.
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Prominent Legal Scholar: “Off-the-Record Law Is Being Applied in Turkey”
At the Istanbul Bar Association symposium, Prof. Dr. Adem Sözüer critiqued Turkey’s criminal justice, asserting that unpredictability replaces legal certainty. He identified “off-the-record law” as the current state, emphasizing the need for separation of powers to address the misuse of criminal law for political ends.
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Allegations of Torture and Ill-Treatment Persist in Southeastern Turkey, New Monitoring Report Finds
A new report documents the ongoing practice of torture and inhumane treatment in Turkey, as well as impunity.
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Istanbul’s notorious chief prosecutor is now Erdogan’s Minister of Justice
Erdogan appointed Akın Gürlek, Istanbul’s notorious chief prosecutor, as Minister of Justice. Gürlek is now the boss of the judges who will try the indictments he issued against CHP mayors in Istanbul, including Erdogan’s main competitor, Ekrem Imamoglu, during his term as Istanbul’s chief prosecutor.
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The Latest Example of Systemic Impunity For Torture: Eyüp Birinci Case
The Eyüp Birinci case reveals a full cycle of torture and impunity in post-2016 Turkey: brutal abuse in police custody, medical collusion, and the ultimate acquittal of the torturers, despite overwhelming and corroborated testimony in the courtroom.
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Turkish legal scholar faces imprisonment over his criticism about the Court of Cassation
3 August 2026
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Avrupa Parlamentosu Türkiye Hakkında Ağır Bir Karar Kabul Etti
17 June 2026
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Inside the Leviathan: The State Tried to Erase Lawyer Hallaçoğlu — He Fought Back
1 April 2026
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CHD lawyer Naim Eminoğlu placed in pretrial detention over false terrorism charges
16 December 2025