In a significant development, the Kayseri 2nd Assize Court has reaffirmed the conviction of Mr. Yüksel Yalçınkaya, defying a previous ruling by the ECHR. This decision comes despite the Grand Chamber’s judgment, which found that Türkiye had violated Articles 6, 7, and 11 of the European Convention.
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Vlog post: Plight of Turkey’s purge victims
Plight of Turkey’s purge victims: 5½ years after the end of the state of emergency, their lives are still marked by discrimination and deprivation.
Vlog post: Revolt against the Turkish Constitutional Court
In the case of imprisoned politician Can Atalay, Turkish constitutionalism has plunged into obscurity as the Court of Cassation revolts against the Constitutional Court. Our video delves into details of the case and its implications.
ECHR Condemns Turkey’s Unlawful Pretrial Detentions
In two cases, ECHR found that the detention of 366 individuals unlawful and awarded more than €1 Million in compensation.
Repression Beyond Borders: Turkey’s ‘Night and Fog’ Regime
How does Turkey extend repression beyond borders? Dr. Emre Turkut draws striking parallels between Turkey’s transnational repression campaign and Nazi Germany’s ‘Night and Fog’ Regime.
Prominent Turkish Judge: The judiciary is in the self-destruction phase
Prominent Turkish judge (ret): judicial corruption transformed the judiciary into a lucrative industry, with judges acting as entrepreneurs.