State of Flux: Human Rights in Turkey : December 1987 UpdateThe report claims that positive steps in the human rights area. |
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Page 145 - Commission undt.r this declaration shall not comprise matters regarding the legal status of military personnel and in particular, the system of discipline in the armed forces ; (iv) for the purpose of the competence attributed to the Commission under this declaration, the notion of "a democratic society...
Page 10 - Fundamental rights and freedoms may be restricted by law, in conformity with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, with the aim of safeguarding the indivisible integrity of the State with its territory and nation, national sovereignty, the Republic, national security, public order, general peace, the public interest, public morals and public health, and also for specific reasons set forth in the relevant Articles of the Constitution. In...
Page 145 - Europe from any person, non-governmental organisation or group of individuals claiming to be the victim of a violation...
Page 145 - Rights and to receive petitions according to Article 25 of the Convention subject to the following: (i) the recognition of the right of petition extends only to allegations concerning acts or...
Page 10 - ... the principles of the European Convention on Human Rights." But for the time being, at least, they remain in place. Equally unacceptable to the Europeans is the very concept of freedom as enunciated in the Turkish constitution, the preamble to which reads, in part, No protection •will be extended to thoughts or opinions contrary to Turkish national interests...
Page 145 - ... Turkey. This Declaration is made on condition of reciprocity, including reciprocity of obligations assumed under the Convention. It is valid for a period of 3 years as from the date of its deposit and extends to matters raised in respect of facts, including judgments which are based on such facts which have occurred subsequent to the date of deposit of the present Declaration.