Constitutional Court issues second "violation decision" for TIP jailed MP Atalay
The Constitutional Court General Assembly issued a second "violation decision" for TIP jailed MP Can Atalay.
The Constitutional Court General Assembly issued a second "violation decision" for TIP jailed MP Can Atalay.
The Constitutional Court (AYM) General Assembly issued a second "violation decision" for Can Atalay, a Member of Parliament from the Turkey Workers' Party (TIP), who was sentenced to 18 years in prison in the Gezi Park case, and who has not been released from the prison despite being elected an MP from Hatay in May 14 elections.
The General Assembly members, by a majority vote and with 3 dissenting votes, ruled that "the right [of Atalay[ to be elected and to engage in political activity, guaranteed by Article 67 of the Constitution, and the right to personal liberty and security, guaranteed by Article 19, have been violated". The decision taken by a majority vote. Only 3 votes were against the decision.