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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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Illicit Enrichment and Political Prosecutions: The Case of Istanbul’s Chief Prosecutor
A criminal complaint from Turkey’s opposition party alleges Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek engaged in extensive corruption, including illicit enrichment and conflicts of interest, raising significant concerns about judicial integrity and accountability in Turkey’s legal system.
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CHD lawyer Naim Eminoğlu placed in pretrial detention over false terrorism charges
Turkish lawyer Naim Eminoğlu was detained following a police raid on his office, accused of Gulen Movement membership without concrete evidence. His arrest, criticized by international legal groups, signals ongoing persecution of lawyers in Turkey, raising concerns over legal rights.
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TALI submission to the UNSRIJL
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Another Nail in the Coffin of Turkey’s Constitutional Individual Application Mechanism
Turkey’s judicial crisis deepens as the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court defies a Constitutional Court ruling that acknowledged violations of urban planner Tayfun Kahraman’s fair trial rights. This reflects a broader trend of judicial insubordination and systemic failure to uphold constitutional authority and human rights.
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Non-Compliance with the ECtHR Undermines the Top Turkish Court’s Own Authority — and Fuels Judicial Anarchy
10 September 2026
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Top Turkish lawyer: Judicial independence is unthinkable without an independent legal defense
4 September 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