The guardianship scandal at the Anatolian Courthouse in Istanbul revealed yet another instance of major judicial corruption. The systematic exploitation of vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly, suggests collusion among judges and lawyers. Investigations have highlighted systemic failures, inadequate oversight, and a disregard for early warning signs.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Halfeti'deki işkence vakasının dördüncü yıldönümünde avukat Gökhan Dayık olayı ve devam eden cezasızlık uygulamasını yazdı.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Zabit Kişi, a Turkish teacher, faced enforced disappearance and torture by Turkish intelligence after seeking safety abroad post-2016 coup attempt. Detained unlawfully for 108 days, he endured severe brutality. Despite his testimonies and the Turkish Constitutional Court's recognition of procedural violations, substantive accountability for his torture remains unaddressed, revealing systemic injustices.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
In a significant development, the Kayseri 2nd Assize Court has reaffirmed the conviction of Mr. Yüksel Yalçınkaya, defying a previous ruling by the ECHR. This decision comes despite the Grand Chamber’s judgment, which found that Türkiye had violated Articles 6, 7, and 11 of the European Convention.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
Turkey Human Rights Blog looks at the extent of corruption in the Turkish judiciary, where corrupt judges and prosecutors are getting richer while cracking down on government critics. The latest example is the Okan Bato case.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
March 21, 2025 | İstanbul – In a decision widely condemned as politically motivated, the İstanbul 2nd Civil Court of First Instance has removed the entire executive board of the İstanbul Bar Association, including its president, constitutional law scholar Prof. Dr. İbrahim Özden Kaboğlu. The ruling comes in response to a statement the Bar issued| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders
The Turkish government's crackdown on alleged Gülen Movement affiliates has drawn severe criticism from international human rights experts. Accusations include mass arrests, torture, and transnational abductions. A UN letter highlights systematic abuses and calls for judicial reforms, underscoring concerns over eroding freedoms and the dangerous conflation of dissent with terrorism.| The Arrested Lawyers Initiative - Volunteer organisation to defend the defenders