The Constitutional Court unanimously decided that the “right to freedom from torture” of Erdal Sarıkaya, who lost one of his eyes due to a tear gas shell shot by the police during the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul, was violated. The high court decided that no effective investigation was conducted on the incident, in which the “permit of prosecution” for 16 police officers have not been issued by Istanbul Governorate, and stated that the prosecution of police officers is not bound to permission. The decree was sent to Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office for an appropriate investigation to be duly conducted on the matter.
30.04.2021
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