The Arrested Lawyers

Dr. Kerem Altiparmak: ECtHR concluded that the detention of Alparslan Altan, the member of Constitutional Court, has breached his convention rights. But he is still in prison. Who will provide justice if justice cannot be provided for even the judges themselves? #AlparslanAltan

#Accountability | @KJDbarrister: The situation for lawyers seems very grave. The State makes no distinction with you and your client. Impunity is enshrined in Turkish law.

@KJDbarrister: I witnessed #OsmanKavala case very closely. A Kafkaesque indictment disclosing no crime. See his report on the case: https://www.5sah.co.uk/knowledge-hub/news/2020-02-03/kevin-dent-qc-reports-on-behalf-of-the-bar-human-rights-committe-of-england-and-wales-bhrc-in-the-gezi-park-trial …

#Accountability: @MichaelPolakLaw: Procedures in Turkey are not independent and impartial now. Thus, #GLOMAG sanctions can address the (impunity) problem.

@MichaelPolakLaw: Detained lawyer Erdem Semih Yildiz was detained and tortured. The police said him your clients are not cooperating with police. His case shows the difficulty of being a lawyer in Turkey.

#MagnitskyLaws: @EleMongelli of @FedDirittiUmani: Targeted sanctions can also target corruptions which may have a devastating effects on the rule of law. We should not undermine the role of corruption on destabilising countries.