content tagged with Council of State

Top court finds no 'fault of service' in 2015 Ankara massacre

Top court finds no 'fault of service' in 2015 Ankara massacre

The case filed by the family of a person killed in the bombing was about the information that the General Directorate of Security did not pass a communication from the anti-terror police warning against a possible suicide bomb attack to the relevant units.

11 January 2023

Top court rules for reinstatement of 178 judges, prosecutors dismissed after 2016 coup attempt

Top court rules for reinstatement of 178 judges, prosecutors dismissed after 2016 coup attempt

The judges and prosecutors will also be compensated, according to the ruling. Nearly 4,000 members of the judiciary had been dismissed following the attempt.

24 October 2022

Union of bars seeks annulment of amendment to Press Ethical Principles

Union of bars seeks annulment of amendment to Press Ethical Principles

The amended principles include "vague restrictions" on press freedom, the TTB has said.

6 September 2022

Turkey's top administrative court refuses to annul Erdoğan's İstanbul Convention decree

Turkey's top administrative court refuses to annul Erdoğan's İstanbul Convention decree

Women's groups took to the streets to protest the judgment while opposition leaders vowed to bring back the convention.

Council of State prosecutor once again demands annulment of İstanbul Convention decree

Council of State prosecutor once again demands annulment of İstanbul Convention decree

CHP and HDP politicians also attended the hearing. The verdict is expected to be announced in the coming days.

8 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention 'unlawful,' says Council of State prosecutor

Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention 'unlawful,' says Council of State prosecutor

The convention was ratified by the parliament and therefore cannot be annulled by a presidential decree, the prosecutor has stated.

‘How come the appointed rector has prior knowledge of court rulings?’

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY

‘How come the appointed rector has prior knowledge of court rulings?’

Boğaziçi Rector İnci announced on March 22 that the Council of State would reject the appeal against the establishment of a new law faculty. But the ruling was pronounced on March 24. Lawyer Kuyurtar has spoken to bianet about the issue.

25 March 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Council of State upholds local court ruling: 'EIA needed' for Orhanlı geothermal wells

İZMİR

Council of State upholds local court ruling: 'EIA needed' for Orhanlı geothermal wells

The local court previously canceled the “No Environmental Impact Assessment necessary” decision given for the geothermal drilling wells attempted to be opened in Orhanlı village in İzmir. The Council of State has also canceled the decision.

Council of State prosecutor says Erdoğan decree ditching İstanbul Convention should be revoked

Council of State prosecutor says Erdoğan decree ditching İstanbul Convention should be revoked

The presidential decree that set the basis for Erdoğan's order pulling Turkey out of the convention is unconstitutional, the prosecutor has argued.

Canal İstanbul | Council of State cancels the tender for a railway line

Canal İstanbul | Council of State cancels the tender for a railway line

Examining the tender for a railway line to be built between Halkalı and Ispartakule as part of the Canal İstanbul project, the Council of State has found the negotiated tendering process to be contrary to law.

Council of State revokes ‘No EIA needed’ decision on a stone quarry in Ordu

Council of State revokes ‘No EIA needed’ decision on a stone quarry in Ordu

The 6th Chamber of the Council of State has revoked the “No Environmental Impact Assessment needed” decision given for a stone quarry in Ulubey district in Ordu with no legal remedies available.

17 February 2022

Turkey’s Council of State rules ‘no public building shall be built’ on Atatürk Forest Farm

Turkey’s Council of State rules ‘no public building shall be built’ on Atatürk Forest Farm

The Council of State has halted the execution of the resolution reportedly laying the ground for the construction of the Presidential Complex in Ankara’s Beştepe.

7 February 2022

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against Erdoğan’s ‘media circular’

APPEAL TO COUNCIL OF STATE

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against Erdoğan’s ‘media circular’

Appealing to the Council of State, the Union of Turkish Bar Associations has underlined that a recent circular on “press and broadcasting activities” issued by the President may lead to restrictions on basic rights and freedoms and self-censorship.

1 February 2022

Council of State upholds local court rulings: 2 dam projects in Munzur canceled

Council of State upholds local court rulings: 2 dam projects in Munzur canceled

The Dersim Associations Federation (DEDEF) has announced that the legal proceedings against the planned construction of two dams in Munzur Valley have been finalized by the Council of State and the projects have been canceled.

25 January 2022

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is contrary to law, decision should be annulled’

COUNCIL OF STATE PROSECUTOR

‘Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention is contrary to law, decision should be annulled’

Elmas Mucukgil, a Prosecutor of the Council State, has indicated that Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision is against the law and expressed the opinion that the related decision should be annulled.

21 January 2022

State Council halts the ‘1 percent’ requirement for civil servants’ bonuses

UNION RIGHTS

State Council halts the ‘1 percent’ requirement for civil servants’ bonuses

Civil servants would be paid 400 lira as a bonus on the condition that their unions had at least 1 percent membership. The Council of State has halted the execution of the related article of the collective labor agreement.

22 December 2021 Hikmet Adal

Journalists win legal struggle for press cards in Turkey

STAY OF EXECUTION

Journalists win legal struggle for press cards in Turkey

Council of State has halted the execution of the regulation on Press Cards: “The authority of the Communications Directorate is limited to giving press cards. It is not authorized to decide who will be given the card or when it is to be cancelled.”

20 December 2021

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Turkey's State Council halts renovation of Nevşehir Castle in Cappadocia

Upon the application of the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects, the 6th Chamber of the Council of State has halted the execution of the Presidential decision designating the Castle of Nevşehir and its environs as a “Renovation Site”.

14 December 2021

Council of State rejects appeals against Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Council of State rejects appeals against Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

After appeals against the Council's previous rejections, its highest body has issued its final verdict, rejecting all appeals.

18 November 2021

Council of State halts execution of circular banning audio, video recording at protests

Council of State halts execution of circular banning audio, video recording at protests

The Council of State has halted the execution of the circular issued by Director General of Security Mehmet Aktaş and banning audio and visual recording in public places.

11 November 2021

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

Boğaziçi academics appeal to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

The academics of Boğaziçi University have appealed to the Council of State and demanded the cancellation of Naci İnci’s appointment as the rector of the university, underlining that his appointment is against the law.

20 October 2021

HKP appeals against Council of State ruling on İstanbul Convention

HKP appeals against Council of State ruling on İstanbul Convention

As the 10th Chamber of the Council of State rejected suspending the execution of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention, the People’s Liberation Party has appealed to the Plenary Session of Administrative Law Chambers.

30 September 2021

Council of State rules Interior Ministry not culpable for 2015 Ankara Massacre

Council of State rules Interior Ministry not culpable for 2015 Ankara Massacre

Claims for damages filed by the families of those who lost their lives and suffered injuries in the bombings have been rejected.

Council of State doesn’t halt execution of withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Council of State doesn’t halt execution of withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

By a vote of 3 to 2, the Council of State has rejected the requests for the stay of execution and annulment of the Presidential decision pulling Turkey out of the İstanbul Convention, which will no longer be in force in the country as of July 1.

Journalists’ Union of Turkey appeals against the circular censoring police violence

Journalists’ Union of Turkey appeals against the circular censoring police violence

Applying to the Council of State, the TGS has requested the annulment of the circular issued by the Directorate General of Security and banning the audio and video recording of police officers during public incidents.

Council of State requests Presidency’s defense for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention

Council of State requests Presidency’s defense for withdrawing from İstanbul Convention

As part of a lawsuit filed against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision, the Council of State has asked the Presidency for defense regarding the reasons behind this decision as to both merits and procedure.

Turkish Medical Association appeals against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Turkish Medical Association appeals against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Appealing to the Council of State, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has demanded the annulment of the Presidential decision pulling Turkey out of the İstanbul Convention, which was opened for signature in İstanbul 10 years ago yesterday.

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

The Ankara Bar Association has appealed to the Council of State and requested the annulment of the circular of the Directorate General of Security that bans recording voices and images during public incidents.

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

‘Ban on alcohol sales’ during lockdown taken to Council of State

The Ankara Bar has appealed to the Council of State and requested the suspension of the execution of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages imposed on shops during the ‘full lockdown’ despite not being included in the Interior Ministry’s circular.

CHP’s Aysu Bankoğlu: We, women, won’t give up our rights

APPEAL FOR İSTANBUL CONVENTION

CHP’s Aysu Bankoğlu: We, women, won’t give up our rights

“The President cannot terminate a convention - concerning the field of human rights, fundamental rights and freedoms - by a unilateral declaration of will,” says main opposition CHP MP Aysu Bankoğlu.

22 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

A struggle for a permanent press card

A struggle for a permanent press card

"On the one hand, there are hundreds of journalists whose press cards are not given, and on the other hand, there are those who work at ministries and are made 'journalists'," says Nadire Mater.

9 April 2021 Hikmet Adal

Boğaziçi University: New faculties taken to Council of State

Boğaziçi University: New faculties taken to Council of State

The Education and Science Laborers Union (Eğitim-Sen) has filed a lawsuit and requested that the execution of the Presidential decision opening two new faculties at Boğaziçi University be suspended and the file be sent to Constitutional Court.

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