We addressed the UN Human Rights Committee on 21 October 2024 in Geneva regarding the Judicial Independence and Non-Implementation of the ECtHR Judgments in Turkiye. The statement is available here...

Türkiye's execution of ECHR judgments remains a significant concern, especially in cases that challenge governmental authority or restrict fundamental freedoms. Türkiye's partial execution of ECHR judgments, pa...

This brief submission brings forth concrete evidence, exposing a disconcerting reality: the Turkish judiciary is now under the command of the so-called Association of Unity in Judiciary (YBD), and that the YBD ...

Türkiye is a focal point of our attention due to the lack of respect for the independence of the judiciary by the authorities, both internally and externally. In Türkiye, thousands of judges have been dismissed...

Türkiye ranked 117th among 142 countries in the Rule of Law Index of 20233. This is a clear indication of the state of the judiciary’s respect for democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Freedom House has...