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Osman Kavala

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Laws intentionally not implemented to keep Kavala in prison, say his attorneys
Laws intentionally not implemented to keep Kavala in prison, say his attorneys
A court gave consent to its own request two merge two cases concerning the 2013 Gezi Park protests, Osman Kavala's attorneys have said.
5 August 2021
Council of Europe ‘to initiate infringement proceedings against Turkey’
ECTHR RULING ON KAVALA
Council of Europe ‘to initiate infringement proceedings against Turkey’
Examining Turkey’s failure to execute the ECtHR judgement on Kavala, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has expressed its determination to “ensure the implementation through all means, including infringement proceedings.”
10 June 2021
UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'
UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'
The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.
10 June 2021
‘Enforce the ECtHR judgements before the new judicial reform package’
CHP’S ÇAKIRÖZER
‘Enforce the ECtHR judgements before the new judicial reform package’
CHP Eskişehir MP Utku Çakırözer visited Osman Kavala, Selahattin Demirtaş and Selçuk Kozağaçlı in Silivri and Edirne Prisons: “Kavala, Demirtaş and all prisoners of thought must be freed as soon as possible.”
7 June 2021
Court rules for continuation of Osman Kavala's imprisonment
GEZİ TRIAL
Court rules for continuation of Osman Kavala's imprisonment
The first hearing of the Gezi retrial began at the İstanbul 30th Heavy Penal Court today. The court board has ruled for the continuation of Kavala's imprisonment by a majority of votes as the Presiding Judge has expressed a dissenting opinion.
21 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
Gezi trial begins again today
Gezi trial begins again today
16 people, including arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala, will appear before the judge after 16 months.
21 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release
Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release
The Human Rights Ambassador of France and the Human Rights Commissioner of Germany have released a joint statement about the continued arrested of rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala.
20 May 2021
‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’
OSMAN KAVALA’S ATTORNEYS
‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’
Releasing a statement ahead of the Gezi trial, arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s attorneys have said, “The story of his detention is a remarkable example of the politicization of the judiciary and its use for political purposes.”
17 May 2021
Dissenting top court judge says Kavala's arrest resembles a 'Kafkaesque labyrinth'
JUSTIFIED DECISION
Dissenting top court judge says Kavala's arrest resembles a 'Kafkaesque labyrinth'
Despite "strong and brave" opinions stated by dissenting members, the Constitutional Court has chosen to "perpetuate right violations," Kavala's attorneys have said.
25 March 2021
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’
Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižnieks says that the continued detention of Demirtaş and Kavala "makes a mockery of the attempts to whitewash systemic human rights abuses by unveiling a meaningless Human Rights Action Plan.”
15 March 2021
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL EUROPE HEAD
‘Launch infringement proceedings against Turkey’
Amnesty International’s Europe Regional Director Nils Muižnieks has written an article addressing the European governments regarding the violations of rights in Turkey and the country’s failure to enforce ECtHR judgements.
11 March 2021
Kavala says it's impossible to counter allegations against him as they are so far from 'reality'
Kavala says it's impossible to counter allegations against him as they are so far from 'reality'
While rights have always been restricted through the judiciary, it has now a "key duty of eliminating political dissidents," according to the imprisoned right defender.
9 March 2021
‘Kavala case is emblematic of the crisis facing the rule of law in Turkey’
3 NGOS TO COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
‘Kavala case is emblematic of the crisis facing the rule of law in Turkey’
Human Rights Watch (HRW), International Commission of Jurists and Turkey Human Rights Litigation Support Project have submitted a recommendation to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe regarding the Osman Kavala case.
1 March 2021
Trade Ministry files suit for closure of Osman Kavala's Anadolu Kültür
Trade Ministry files suit for closure of Osman Kavala's Anadolu Kültür
The ministry has alleged that Anadolu Kültür company is violating laws by acting in a similar way to non-profit organizations.
16 February 2021
Osman Kavala says his trial has become a 'theater of injustice'
Osman Kavala says his trial has become a 'theater of injustice'
CHP deputy Çakırözer has visited Kavala and Ahmet Altan in prison.
15 February 2021
Turkey slams US statement on Osman Kavala: ‘Turkey is a state of law’
Turkey slams US statement on Osman Kavala: ‘Turkey is a state of law’
Spokesperson for Turkey’s Foreign Ministry Aksoy has responded to the US State Department, which has recently called on Turkey to “immediately release Osman Kavala.” Aksoy has said that the statement shows an "unprincipled and inconsistent approach."
11 February 2021
US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately
US State Department calls on Turkey to release Osman Kavala immediately
Ned Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State, has released a statement about arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala: “We urge Turkey to abide by the European Court of Human Rights’ rulings.”
11 February 2021
Erdoğan says 'no mercy' for Boğaziçi protesters, accuses Kavala's spouse of 'provocation'
Erdoğan says 'no mercy' for Boğaziçi protesters, accuses Kavala's spouse of 'provocation'
The president has continued accusing the protesters of "terrorism" and targeting LGBTI+s.
5 February 2021
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Despite the strong defense of the attorneys and witness statements, the İstanbul 36th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The file of his “espionage” case has been merged with that of “Gezi”.
5 February 2021 Hikmet Adal
'Osman Kavala' statement by 8 Human Rights Ambassadors
'Osman Kavala' statement by 8 Human Rights Ambassadors
Ahead of today’s hearing, the Human Rights Ambassadors of eight European countries have released a joint statement and called on the authorities to implement the ECtHR judgements and immediately release arrested businessperson Kavala.
5 February 2021
Attorneys of Kavala: Courts disregard ECtHR, Council of Europe
Attorneys of Kavala: Courts disregard ECtHR, Council of Europe
"The common point of all verdicts about Osman Kavala is that these verdicts were given despite the ECtHR and the Committee of Ministers decision and by 'disregarding' these institutions and decisions," the attorneys have said.
26 January 2021
‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’
SECRETARY GENERAL OF CoE
‘ECtHR judgements are not kind requests, but binding legal requirements’
Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (CoE), has commented on Turkey’s failure to release businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala despite the judgement of the ECtHR.
26 January 2021
Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala
Gezi trial: Appeals court overturns acquittal of nine defendants, including Kavala
A court in February acquitted the defendants, who were charged with "attempting to overthrow Turkey's government.
22 January 2021
Kavala: Problem is detention practices taken under political influence
Kavala: Problem is detention practices taken under political influence
Kavala has made a statement after Constitutional Court rejected his application: “The most common and severe problem in the judiciary is the detention practices taken under the influence of political messages and the political environment.”
30 December 2020
Constitutional Court rejects Osman Kavala’s application
Constitutional Court rejects Osman Kavala’s application
The General Assembly of the Constitutional Court has concluded that arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala’s right to personal liberty and security has not been violated.
29 December 2020
General Assembly of Constitutional Court to review Kavala’s application on December 29
General Assembly of Constitutional Court to review Kavala’s application on December 29
Having reviewed the individual application of Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars for 1,150 days, on December 15, the First Chamber of the Constitutional Court previously forwarded his application to the General Assembly of the supreme court.
24 December 2020
EU: We call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala
EU: We call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala
EU’s Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Massralı has criticized the continued imprisonment of Osman Kavala: “The decision last Friday runs against Turkey’s stated commitment to the rule of law and the respect of fundamental rights.”
21 December 2020
Osman Kavala not released
Osman Kavala not released
The İstanbul 36th High Criminal Court has ruled that arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The next hearing of the case will be held on February 5, 2021.
18 December 2020 Hikmet Adal
Amnesty International: Do the right thing and free Osman Kavala
Amnesty International: Do the right thing and free Osman Kavala
“Osman Kavala is facing baseless, politically motivated charges in a prosecution which is part of a wider attempt by Turkish authorities to silence independent civil society,” says Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižniek ahead of today’s hearing.
18 December 2020
‘Kavala’s case is a symptom of Turkey’s gangrened justice system’
‘Kavala’s case is a symptom of Turkey’s gangrened justice system’
Ahead of the hearing of arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala today, 15 rights organizations have released a statement and said, “We believe that the only just outcome in the unfair prosecution against Kavala is his acquittal.”
18 December 2020
Constitutional Court forwards Kavala’s application to General Assembly
Constitutional Court forwards Kavala’s application to General Assembly
Ahead of his first hearing on December 18, the First Section of the Constitutional Court has reviewed the individual application of arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala and ruled that it shall be forwarded to the General Assembly.
15 December 2020
Kavala: I hope that courts will comply with the law
Kavala: I hope that courts will comply with the law
Main opposition CHP MP Çakırözer visited Osman Kavala in prison ahead of the Constitutional Court’s review of his individual application today.
15 December 2020
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