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Parliamentary question - E-002377/2014Parliamentary question
E-002377/2014

Independence of the judiciary in Turkey

Question for written answer E-002377-14
to the Commission
Rule 117
Antigoni Papadopoulou (S&D)

In a recent statement, Amnesty International expressed serious concerns regarding the independence of the judiciary in Turkey, stating, among other things:

‘On 15 February, the Turkish parliament adopted legislative amendments that significantly increase the influence of the Minister of Justice within the Higher Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HCJP)… Amnesty International is concerned that amendments relating to the HCJP risk undermining the independence of the judiciary … by giving the Minister of Justice, as Chair of HCJP, increased powers of appointment and decision making within the body.’

The Commission is asked to reply to the following:

OJ C 305, 09/09/2014