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Turkey 'Takes First Place' in Convictions at ECtHR

Turkey 'Takes First Place' in Convictions at ECtHR

Since the establishment of the ECtHR, Turkey has been convicted for violating freedom of expression for 356 times in total, more than any other state.

29 January 2020

Attorney of Osman Kavala: They Want to Convict Him Before ECtHR Judgment Becomes Final

Attorney of Osman Kavala: They Want to Convict Him Before ECtHR Judgment Becomes Final

Speaking to bianet after yesterday's hearing where the court decided for the continuation of Kavala's arrest, attorney İlkan Koyuncu has said, "The court has no purpose of abiding by the law and legislation anymore."

29 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

Woman Whose Leg was Amputated to be Paid 300 Thousand Euro in Damages

Woman Whose Leg was Amputated to be Paid 300 Thousand Euro in Damages

The ECtHR has ruled that Turkey shall pay 300 thousand Euro in non-pecuniary damages to Timurlenk, who was previously paid damages for her amputated leg, but had to pay back some of this money to the Ministry of Defense.

28 January 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry of Justice Sent ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala to Court Before Hearing

Ministry of Justice Sent ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala to Court Before Hearing

The court has ruled that the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue “because the ECtHR verdict was not delivered to them.” However, the Ministry of Justice apparently sent the Turkish translation of the verdict to the court before the hearing.

26 December 2019

ECtHR Ruling on Kavala: His Pre-Trial Detention Not Based on Reasonable Suspicion

ECtHR Ruling on Kavala: His Pre-Trial Detention Not Based on Reasonable Suspicion

We are publishing the summary of ECtHR ruling on arrested businessperson Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 773 days. Announcing its verdict on December 10, the Court has concluded that his pre-trial detention is a right violation.

13 December 2019

EU Statement on Osman Kavala: Release Him Without Further Delay

EU Statement on Osman Kavala: Release Him Without Further Delay

Chair of the European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights Maria Arena has made a statement on arrested rights defender Kavala. Referring to him as “a man of peace”, she has called on the authorities “to release him without further delay”.

13 December 2019

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

International Rights Organizations: Free Osman Kavala

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have released a joint statement and called on Turkey to carry out the ECtHR ruling and release arrested businessperson Osman Kavala from prison immediately.

11 December 2019

Statement by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys on ECtHR Verdict: A Long-Overdue Legal Gain

Statement by Osman Kavala’s Attorneys on ECtHR Verdict: A Long-Overdue Legal Gain

In the wake of ECtHR verdict of right violation, the attorneys of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala have released a written statement: “We consider the ECtHR verdict to be a just, but a long-overdue legal gain.”

10 December 2019

ECtHR: Release Osman Kavala Immediately

ECtHR: Release Osman Kavala Immediately

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has given a verdict of right violation for businessperson Osman Kavala, who was detained on October 18, 2017 and has been arrested since November 1, 2017.

10 December 2019

Human Rights Statement by Council of Europe

AHEAD OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Human Rights Statement by Council of Europe

Council of Europe has issued a statement for December 10 Human Rights Day. Referring to the achievements gained in terms of human rights, the statement has also directed self-criticism at the European Court of Human Rights.

9 December 2019

‘Seizure of Electronic Data of Lawyers Sharing the Same Office is a Right Violation’

ECtHR RULING

‘Seizure of Electronic Data of Lawyers Sharing the Same Office is a Right Violation’

The ECtHR has concluded that the seizure of electronic data of three lawyers for purposes of criminal proceedings against another lawyer who shared their office has violated their rights. Turkey will pay damages due to this violation.

4 December 2019 Hikmet Adal

Precedent Ruling by ECtHR for Conviction of 'Membership of a Terrorist Organization'

Precedent Ruling by ECtHR for Conviction of 'Membership of a Terrorist Organization'

The ECtHR has announced its judgement on Parmak and Bakır, who were convicted for allegedly being members of an organization which was regarded as a terrorist organization because it “used moral coercion” despite not resorting to physical violence.

4 December 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

Journalist Sayılğan Released After Serving 1,137 Days in Prison

The court of appeal has ruled for the release of İdris Sayılğan, who was previously sentenced to 8 years and 3 months in prison for "terrorism-related" charges.

28 November 2019

ECtHR: Attending Funeral Not Crime, But Within Freedom of Expression

ECtHR: Attending Funeral Not Crime, But Within Freedom of Expression

The ECtHR has decided that the freedom of expression of Atalay, who was given a 10-month prison sentence for attending a funeral and demonstrations, was violated and that Turkey shall pay 7 thousand euro for damages.

19 November 2019 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR: Children Held in Inhuman Conditions in Removal Centers

ECtHR: Children Held in Inhuman Conditions in Removal Centers

The ECtHR has concluded that the prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment was violated at Kumkapı and Antep Removal Centers. Turkey will pay 67,500 Euro to applicant G.B. and her three children in damages.

1 November 2019

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

Yet Another Conviction for Turkey for Violating Freedom of Expression

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has concluded that the freedom of expression of DTP’s Hatice Çoban was violated after she was convicted due to a speech. The Court has ruled that Turkey shall pay 2,500 Euro in damages.

30 October 2019 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR: Inmates Cannot be Transferred to Prisons Distant from Their Hometowns

ECtHR: Inmates Cannot be Transferred to Prisons Distant from Their Hometowns

The ECtHR has ruled that transfers of inmates to prisons that are distant from places they reside is a violation of rights and sentenced Turkey to pay compensation.

19 September 2019

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

Hearing of Demirtaş Held at ECtHR: Verdict to be Announced at a Later Date

The hearing of imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş at the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been held. The judges are expected to announce their judgement at a later date.

18 September 2019

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

'Demirtaş Release Verdict Related to Upcoming ECtHR Hearing', Says Attorney

Attorney Karaman, prior to Demirtaş's hearing at the Grand Chamber of the ECtHR, assessed yesterday's release verdict to bianet: "I asked for a release a few days ago, they refused. What has changed and they rule for a release now?"

3 September 2019 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

ECtHR: Freedom of Expression of Demirtaş Violated

The court has ruled that the imprisoned former co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) shall be paid a compensation of 2,500 euros.

ECtHR Ruling on ‘Right to Education in Prison’ After 13 Years

ECtHR Ruling on ‘Right to Education in Prison’ After 13 Years

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its ruling on two convicts who appealed to the court 13 years ago, wishing to continue their higher-education studies. The court has ruled that their right to education has been violated.

18 June 2019 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Requests Turkey’s Defense in the Case of Journalist İdris Sayılğan

ECtHR Requests Turkey’s Defense in the Case of Journalist İdris Sayılğan

The ECtHR has requested Turkey’s defense in the case of journalist İdris Sayılğan, thereby requesting defense in a lawsuit filed against a journalist working in the Kurdish media for the first time since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016.

Appeal to European Court of Human Rights for Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Appeal to European Court of Human Rights for Yiğit Aksakoğlu

Being arrested as part of the lawsuit into the Gezi resistance, Yiğit Aksakoğlu has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) after his application to the Constitutional Court was left unanswered.

Saadet Yüksel Elected as ECtHR Judge

Saadet Yüksel Elected as ECtHR Judge

Assoc. Prof. Yüksel will serve at the ECtHR in the name of Turkey for nine years.

Compensation for Eight-Year-Old Child Held Under Detention

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Compensation for Eight-Year-Old Child Held Under Detention

The ECtHR has concluded the application of a child who was held under detention for two days and found by his mother while sleeping on a desk, sentencing Turkey to pay a 7,800 euro compensation to the child.

9 April 2019 Ayça Söylemez

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

LAWYER MAHSUNİ KARAMAN COMMENTS

‘ECtHR Accepts Request of Appeal of Both Demirtaş and Turkey’

Speaking to bianet about Ministry of Justice’s statement of “Turkey’s request of appeal has been accepted by the ECtHR”, lawyer Mahsuni Karaman has indicated that the court has accepted the requests of appeal of both Selahattin Demirtaş and Turkey.

19 March 2019 Ekin Karaca

Children's Observatory Shares Infographics on ECtHR Cases Related to Children's Rights

Children's Observatory Shares Infographics on ECtHR Cases Related to Children's Rights

According to the statistics and infographics shared by the Children's Observatory founded as part of a campaign conducted by the International Children's Center, 2.9 percent of all judgements given by ECtHR on Turkey are related to children’s rights.

ECtHR: Systematic Lawsuits Against Journalists Aim to Cause Fear, Chilling Effect

ECtHR: Systematic Lawsuits Against Journalists Aim to Cause Fear, Chilling Effect

Announcing its judgement on Gürbüz, the ECtHR has indicated, “The number of prosecutions and the length of proceedings could be regarded as a form of harassment such as to intimidate journalists and discourage them from publishing articles.”

12 March 2019 Ayça Söylemez

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

Selahattin Demirtaş Appeals to ECtHR Grand Chamber

After the verdict of release given by the ECtHR for HDP’s former Co-Chair Demirtaş has not been put into effect, his attorneys have appealed to the Grand Chamber, requesting that his file be examined in terms of violation of freedom of expression.

25 February 2019

ECtHR Dismisses Appeal for Conserving Hasankeyf Archeological Site

ECtHR Dismisses Appeal for Conserving Hasankeyf Archeological Site

The ECtHR has dismissed the appeal for conserving Hasankeyf archeological site because “there is not a universal individual right to the protection of the cultural heritage.”

21 February 2019

ECtHR Ruling: Turkey Violated Six Articles in One Case

ECtHR Ruling: Turkey Violated Six Articles in One Case

Concluding Ruşen Bayar's application, the ECtHR has ruled that Turkey violated six articles of the ECHR, including the rights to freedom, security and a fair trial.

20 February 2019 Ayça Söylemez

ECtHR Convicts Turkey for ‘Aggravated Life Imprisonment’

ECtHR Convicts Turkey for ‘Aggravated Life Imprisonment’

The ECtHR has again convicted Turkey in an appeal made against the legal practice stipulating that the convicts who have been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment shall serve time in prison without a possibility of being released.

12 February 2019 Ayça Söylemez

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