The Turkish Constitutional Court ruled that Tayfun Kahraman, jailed in the Gezi case, had his right to a fair trial violated and ordered 100,000 lira in non-pecuniary damages. The file will be sent back to Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court for retrial.
The General Assembly of the Turkish Constitutional Court found a violation of the right to a fair trial under Article 36 of the Constitution. Kahraman's file will go to Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court to be retried. The ruling will also be sent to the Turkish Justice Ministry and the Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) for information.
