ÖHD Report reveals grave human rights violations in Turkey’s prisons| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
The United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) has released its concluding observations on Turkey's fifth periodic report, highlighting significant concerns over human rights practices, particularly in relation to the treatment of lawyers, judges, and detainees. Overview of the Report The CAT reviewed Turkey's compliance with the Convention against Torture during meetings held on July 17| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
TALI submits six reports to the Human Rights Council for Turkey’s review| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
Comprehensive Report Reveals Extensive Human Rights Violations in Central Anatolia Prisons A detailed semi-annual report released by the Lawyers for Freedom Association has laid bare severe human rights violations occurring across various high-security prisons in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Compiled from interviews with inmates and their families, observations by legal professionals during visits,| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Bahtiyar Kandeğer experienced similar brutality; he was restrained by several officers while others participated in beating him, resulting in significant physical injuries including a repeatedly slammed head and a torn ear. The violence was severe enough that Kandeğer described it as being "beaten nearly to death." Conclusion and Call to Action The alleged events of| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders