Judges of Turkey’s 3rd Criminal Chamber were ousted after overturning convictions of Dumankaya Holding executives, revealing vulnerabilities in the judiciary. This action highlights the political retaliation against independent judicial decisions, emphasizing the urgent need for reinforcement of judicial autonomy amid state intervention in legal processes, particularly against the Gülen Movement.
After 26 rounds, judges at Turkey’s Court of Cassation failed to elect a new chief justice in an election marred by power struggles between religious sects, political parties and ultra-nationalists, as well as ‘election promises’ made by the government-backed candidate.
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.