Benjamin Ward
Imposing arbitrary restrictions on access to this case undermines confidence in the proceedings and violates the requirement under Turkish and international law to conduct justice in public.
Mar 23, 2026
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Türkiye: Impeded Access to Mayor's Trial
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Human Rights Watch
The court should ensure that hearings are open to the public and that reporters are not relegated to the far back corner of the courtroom.
Mar 23, 2026