An indictment was prepared against the Ankara Bar Association Chairman and executive board members due to the press statement they organised, in which they criticised Director of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş after he used hate speech against the LGBTQs. The indictment was prepared due to “insulting a public officer because of his duty” and was sent to Ankara Western Courthouse 3rd Assize Court. In case the indictment is accepted, Ankara Bar Association Chairman Erinç Sağkan and 11 executive board members will stand trial facing imprisonment sentences for up to 2 years.
16.06.2021
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