This written declaration commits only those who have signed it.
We, the undersigned, declare the following:
We are concerned by the fact that the situation of dismissed
public servants in Turkey has worsened since the European Court
on Human Rights ruled that there are domestic remedies available
for them to pursue their rights. The Venice Commission, in its report,
supported the creation of a special ad hoc body which would be tasked
with the examination of appeals of the dismissed public employees.
The number of dismissed public servants amounts to 150 000
as of today. The said commission has only reinstated some 9 600
people out of this number so far. The commission’s term of office
has been extended by one more year, as a considerable number of
appeals are awaiting a decision. Other legal avenues, such as the
Appeal Courts and the Constitutional Court, also seem to have failed
to adequately address the issue so far.
We fully support the call of the Parliamentary Assembly on
the Venice Commission to review the effectiveness of the local remedies
in Turkey including the State of Emergency Inquiry Commission.
