{"id":18160,"date":"2024-06-06T16:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T16:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/turquie-mobilisation-internationale-contre-labsence-de-justice-dans-laffaire-de-lassassinat-de-tahir-elci\/"},"modified":"2024-07-22T16:40:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:40:06","slug":"turkey-international-mobilisation-over-the-lack-of-justice-in-tahir-elcis-killing-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/turkey-international-mobilisation-over-the-lack-of-justice-in-tahir-elcis-killing-case\/","title":{"rendered":"TURKEY: International mobilisation over the lack of justice in Tahir ELCI\u2019s killing case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the final phase of the trial for the assassination of the former President of the Diyarbakir Bar Association, Tahir El\u00e7i, on 28 November 2015, the OIAD is joining forces with the international legal community. The Observatory and 29 other organisations have issued a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turkey-joint-statement-Tahir-Elci-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joint statement<\/a>\u00a0denouncing the apparent impunity that surrounds this assassination and the lack of a fair trial in the ongoing criminal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the case, we invite you to read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turkey-joint-statement-Tahir-Elci-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joint statement<\/a>, which provides detailed information. A summary of the case is also available below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>HOW CAN I TAKE ACTION? Join the mobilisation!<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Help us spread the word:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0In addition to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turkey-joint-statement-Tahir-Elci-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>joint statement<\/strong><\/a>, the Observatory has prepared a\u00a0<strong><u>graphic leaflet<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0recapitulating the Tahir El\u00e7i\u2019s murder trial, which is available in several languages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Feel free to spread it freely through your media outlets to raise public awareness of this case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><u>Download the OIAD\u2019s leaflet by clicking on the flags:<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Livrable-proces-Tahir-Elci-FR-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bandera_francesa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Leaflet-Tahir-Elci-case-EN-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bandera_inglesa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Folleto-caso-Tahir-Elci-ES-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bandera_espana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Scheda-caso-Tahir-Elci-IT-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bandera-Italia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Leaflet-Tahir-Elci-case-TR-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17532 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bandera-turquia_81.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/OIAD_Leaflet-Tahir-Elci-case-ALrev.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7559 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/bandera_alemana.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"48\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Call on T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s Ministry of Justice\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>to\u00a0<strong>ensure justice for Mr El\u00e7i<\/strong>\u00a0by holding those responsible for his death accountable in trials compliant with international legal standards\u00a0<strong>and to ensure that any complaints of torture and ill-treatment are immediately and thoroughly investigated<\/strong>\u00a0by an independent and impartial judicial body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Help us multiply the petitions to get justice for lawyer Tahir El\u00e7i by sending an individual letter. A template letter is at your disposal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tahir El\u00e7i was a prominent and internationally recognized human rights lawyer. At the time of his death, he was the President of the Diyarbak\u0131r Bar Association. In October 2015, he was targeted by pro-government news outlets and faced harassment and death threats after he publicly questioned the appropriateness of the renewed use of armed violence by the state for solving the \u2018Kurdish issue\u2019. He was also formally charged with \u2018disseminating terrorist propaganda\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Mr El\u00e7i was killed while holding a press conference on 28 November 2015. An armed clash took place while two PKK militia members were fleeing the police, during which Tahir El\u00e7i was shot dead.<\/p>\n<p>Following his death, no independent effective investigation was carried out. On 20 March 2020, an indictment regarding his death was finally prepared. The Chief Public Prosecutor\u2019s Office of Diyarbak\u0131r sought a sentence of three to nine years imprisonment for three police officers on charges of \u201ccausing death by conscious recklessness\u201d, and a sentence of three times aggravated life imprisonment for the militant concerned on charges of \u201cmurdering two police officers\u201d, \u201cattempting to murder a police officer\u201d and \u201cmurdering El\u00e7i by eventual intent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In this case 9 hearings took place, starting 21 October 2020. Many of these hearings have been monitored by international observers, including by members of the OIAD. We are concerned about several infringements of the right to a due process and a fair trial that have occurred during those hearings. We also are gravely concerned about reports of torture and other ill-treatment that were raised at the third hearing, on 14 July 2021, in connection with witness statements.<\/p>\n<p>More recently, on 25 April 2024, the prosecutor submitted a motion to the 10th Assize Court of Diyarbak\u0131r demanding the acquittal of the three police officers, arguing that it was impossible to definitively determine which officer\u2019s bullet caused the death.<\/p>\n<p>The next hearing is scheduled to take place on\u00a0<strong>12 June 2024<\/strong>, and we understand it is likely to be the last hearing.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Demands for justice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Under international law, states have a responsibility to provide an effective remedy for human rights violations, this includes ensuring the right to access to justice. To implement this obligation, states must ensure that a prompt, impartial and effective investigation is undertaken,<\/strong>\u00a0so that all those responsible are brought to justice in line with international standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We call once more on the Turkish authorities to ensure that:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>all those responsible for the killing of Mr El\u00e7i are brought to justice, in trial that are compliant with international law, and, if found guilty, serve sentences that reflect the gravity of the crime;<\/li>\n<li>the court takes into account the requests made by Mr El\u00e7i\u2019s family concerning important evidence and witnesses;<\/li>\n<li>judicial authorities take all necessary steps to ensure equality of arms and redress the improper bias and serious procedural breaches in this case, including by giving the El\u00e7i family\u2019s lawyers reasonable opportunities to be heard and make requests and by refraining from an attitude appearing hostile to the El\u00e7i family or its lawyers;<\/li>\n<li>the complaints of torture and ill-treatment of witnesses are examined by an independent and impartial judicial body and in case of a credible claim: the related evidence is excluded from the file; and<\/li>\n<li>Mr El\u00e7i\u2019s family is provided with appropriate redress for the violations they and their loved ones have suffered in accordance with international law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the final phase of the trial for the assassination of the former President of the Diyarbakir Bar Association, Tahir El\u00e7i, on 28 November 2015, the OIAD is joining forces with the international legal community. The Observatory and 29 other organisations have issued a\u00a0joint statement\u00a0denouncing the apparent impunity that surrounds this assassination and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17129,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-notizia"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18160"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18168,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18160\/revisions\/18168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17129"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/protect-lawyers.org\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}