Türkiye: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a “direct assault” on independence of legal profession

Twelve legal and human rights organisations intervene in proceedings against the executive board ahead of trial*

In a joint statement on the amicus curiae intervention submitted to the Istanbul 26th Heavy Penal Court on 5 September, TLSP and 11 other legal and human rights organisations have warned that the civil and criminal proceedings against the Istanbul Bar Association board are a “direct assault” on the independence of the legal profession and are incompatible with Türkiye’s international human rights obligations.