Rights: Turkish euro judge warns Ankara on long jail terms
20 February, 14:08
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, FEBRUARY 20 - The first female Turkish justice at the European Court of Human Rights has urged Turkey to maintain a balance between freedom of expression and anti-terrorism measures while also warning Ankara about the number of cases pending before the court. "The number of pending cases at the European Court of Human Rights has reached 16,000, and 245 of them pertain to the freedom of expression. All states take measures while fighting against terrorism, but the freedom of expression ought to be protected," Justice Isil Karakas said, according to daily Cumhuriyet. Karakas laid out her warnings in a briefing to 17 government institutions. Karakas said 24% of all pending cases regarding Turkey at the European court are about the prolonged duration of legal proceedings, while 16% pertain to the violation of property rights and expropriation.
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