I fervently hope that after May 14, a new perspective that upholds legal norms, human dignity, and human rights will prevail within the judiciary and all other public offices. 23 April 2023
I fervently hope that after May 14, a new perspective that upholds legal norms, human dignity, and human rights will prevail within the judiciary and all other public offices.
23 April 2023
I wish all the luck and success to the volunteers of this solidarity who are mobilized to share and alleviate the suffering of the earthquake victims. I am deeply upset about not being able to be among them. 14 February 2023
I wish all the luck and success to the volunteers of this solidarity who are mobilized to share and alleviate the suffering of the earthquake victims. I am deeply upset about not being able to be among them.
14 February 2023
We urge your Excellency’s Government to respect the decision and legitimacy of the European Court of Human Rights and take begin the process of securing the freedom of Mr. Kavala, who has been detained arbitrarily for almost five years. 25 November 2022
We urge your Excellency’s Government to respect the decision and legitimacy of the European Court of Human Rights and take begin the process of securing the freedom of Mr. Kavala, who has been detained arbitrarily for almost five years.
25 November 2022
I think that there is also a link between the arbitrary imprisonment of citizens and fatal work accidents such as mine disasters, that they both result from an understanding which does not particularly value human life. Osman Kavala, 1 November 2022
I think that there is also a link between the arbitrary imprisonment of citizens and fatal work accidents such as mine disasters, that they both result from an understanding which does not particularly value human life.
Osman Kavala, 1 November 2022
It is therefore high time for Turkey to finally meet its international obligations and release Osman Kavala. 18 October 2022
It is therefore high time for Turkey to finally meet its international obligations and release Osman Kavala.
18 October 2022
We filed a second complaint with the Council of Judges and Prosecutors against the person who was in charge with drafting the indictment. 1 September 2022
We filed a second complaint with the Council of Judges and Prosecutors against the person who was in charge with drafting the indictment.
1 September 2022
Henri Barkey has recently declared that I was not the person who had dinner with him at Karaköy restaurant on July 18, 2016. The prosecution knew this fact well from the very beginning. 8 August 2022
Henri Barkey has recently declared that I was not the person who had dinner with him at Karaköy restaurant on July 18, 2016. The prosecution knew this fact well from the very beginning.
8 August 2022
It is unacceptable to try to justify the grave human rights violations the ECtHR has determined and called for putting an end in its numerous decisions, by repeating the baseless allegations about the Gezi events, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs has done recently. 2 August 2022
It is unacceptable to try to justify the grave human rights violations the ECtHR has determined and called for putting an end in its numerous decisions, by repeating the baseless allegations about the Gezi events, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs has done recently.
2 August 2022
I believe that this decision will give strength to those members of the Turkish judiciary who continue to act in accordance with the rule of law despite political pressure. Osman Kavala, 12 July 2022
I believe that this decision will give strength to those members of the Turkish judiciary who continue to act in accordance with the rule of law despite political pressure.
Osman Kavala, 12 July 2022
Türkiye required to release and acquit Osman Kavala immediately 11 July 2022
Türkiye required to release and acquit Osman Kavala immediately
11 July 2022
Julia Hall: "Today’s ruling lays bare yet again the failure of the government to abide by a legally binding obligation. Turkey’s continuing inaction compounds the egregious suffering of Osman Kavala and his family." Amnesty International, 11 July 2022
Julia Hall: "Today’s ruling lays bare yet again the failure of the government to abide by a legally binding obligation. Turkey’s continuing inaction compounds the egregious suffering of Osman Kavala and his family."
Amnesty International, 11 July 2022
We urge Türkiye, as a Party to the Convention, to take all necessary steps to implement the judgment. This matter will remain under the supervision of the Committee of Ministers until the judgment is fully implemented. 11 July 2022
We urge Türkiye, as a Party to the Convention, to take all necessary steps to implement the judgment. This matter will remain under the supervision of the Committee of Ministers until the judgment is fully implemented.
An explanatory note on the case of Osman Kavala v Turkey has been prepared by the representatives of Osman Kavala, Professor Başak Çalı and Professor Philip Leach. 9 June 2022
An explanatory note on the case of Osman Kavala v Turkey has been prepared by the representatives of Osman Kavala, Professor Başak Çalı and Professor Philip Leach.
9 June 2022
Turkey needs to make concrete and sustained progress in the respect of fundamental rights. As a long-standing member of the Council of Europe, it must implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, as legal obligations. Turkey is no exception. 5 May 2022
Turkey needs to make concrete and sustained progress in the respect of fundamental rights. As a long-standing member of the Council of Europe, it must implement the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, as legal obligations. Turkey is no exception.
5 May 2022
Following the final verdict at the Osman Kavala trial condemning the defendant to a life in prison, the Chairman of the Executive Board at the Gerda Henkel Foundation, Dr. Michael Hanssler, vigorously criticized the conviction. 26 April 2022
Following the final verdict at the Osman Kavala trial condemning the defendant to a life in prison, the Chairman of the Executive Board at the Gerda Henkel Foundation, Dr. Michael Hanssler, vigorously criticized the conviction.
26 April 2022
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