Latest ECtHR Cases Expose Systemic Torture and Impunity in Turkey| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative
The United Nations Human Rights Committee's review of Türkiye's adherence to the ICCPR shows notable progress alongside critical failures. Key issues include a decline in judicial independence, misuse of counter-terrorism laws, torture allegations, enforced disappearances, suppression of civil society, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. Urgent reforms are recommended.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
The ASSEDEL report criticizes the ECHR's Yasak v. Turkey judgment for overlooking key socio-political contexts and allowing weak evidence, potentially legitimizing Turkey's misuse of anti-terror laws. The judgment raises concerns that Turkey may use it to undermine the Grand Chamber's landmark Yalcinkaya ruling.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders