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Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments

ANTI-TERROR LAW/TURKISH CRIMINAL LAW

Children Remain in Detention without Further Amendments

Lawyer Keresticioğlu stated that even after the amendments of the Anti-Terror Law, children still remain in detention under charges of "membership of an illegal organization" and "carrying explosives". The lawyer demanded amendments of the Turkish Criminal Law for the release of the children.

24 August 2010 Semra Pelek

G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists

G9 Press Platform Demands Release of Detained Journalists

The G9 Platform demanded to have press freedom protected under constitutional law. The association of press organizations furthermore requested the amendment of 27 articles of the Turkish Criminal Law and the release of all journalists in detention.

27 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu