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
The European Court of Human Rights has communicated pilot applications to Turkey regarding widespread allegations of torture and ill-treatment following the 2016 coup attempt. The cases highlight serious systemic failures in Turkey’s legal system related to human rights protection and accountability.| 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