Supreme Court of Appeals Rules on Can Atalay Case – Latest News from Turkey
The 4th Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals has recently made a ruling regarding the objection made to the decision of the 3rd Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals in the case of Can Atalay, a convict in the Gezi Park case who was elected as a member of parliament from the Turkish Workers’ Party.
Atalay’s lawyers had objected to the decision of the 3rd Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals, arguing that it did not comply with the rights violation decision given by the Constitutional Court (AYM). However, the 4th Criminal Chamber has ruled that “there is no need to make a decision” regarding the objection.
In the decision of the chamber, it was stated that the decision given by the 3rd Criminal Chamber was “not a decision open to appeal” and therefore it was ruled that there was no need to make a decision regarding the objection. The notification of the decision will be carried out by the 3rd Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals.
This ruling has sparked further debate and controversy surrounding the Gezi Park case and the rights of individuals involved in it. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact Atalay’s case and what the next steps will be for his legal team.
