Amendment 16 Amendment 17 Amendment 5 Amendment 18 Amendment 19 Amendment 20 Amendment 6 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 6 Amendment 21 Amendment 7 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 7 Amendment 8 Amendment 22 Amendment 9 Amendment 23 Amendment 24 Amendment 10 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 10 Amendment 11 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 11 Amendment 25 Amendment 26 Amendment 12 Amendment 13 Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 27 Amendment 28 Amendment 40 Amendment 29 Amendment 14 Amendment 30 Amendment 31 Amendment 32 Amendment 33 Amendment 34 Amendment 35 Amendment 4 Amendment 36 Amendment 15 Amendment 37 Amendment 38 Amendment 39
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22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 44 in favor 58 against 2 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 1, after the words ", despite remaining problems" insert the following words: ", due to lack of adequate international assistance,".
Explanatory note
Taking care of the Syrian refugees is the responsibility of all of the member States. The lack of adequate international assistance must be underlined in this paragraph.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 23 in favor 85 against 5 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 4, first sentence, delete the words "erosion of".
Explanatory note
This remark is not justified and goes beyond this report’s scope.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 61 in favor 44 against 9 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 4, first sentence, delete the word "alleged".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
If adopted, amendment 19 falls.
Votes: 30 in favor 81 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, replace the words "The disclosure of the corruption cases on 17 and 25 December 2013 allegedly involving four ministers and the son of the then Prime Minister Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan" with the following words: "The disclosure of the alleged corruption cases in December 2013".
Explanatory note
The persons in question have not been subjected to any judicial procedure. They have been acquitted by the Parliament. The son of the then Prime Minister Mr Erdogan was never formally charged. This is a social media rumour.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Falls if amendment 18 is adopted.
Votes: 34 in favor 80 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, delete the words "and the son of the then Prime Minister, Mr. Erdoğan".
Explanatory note
The son of the then Prime Minister, Mr. Erdoğan, was never formally charged. This phrase only symbolizes the rumours of the social media.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 37 in favor 79 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 6, first sentence, after the words "summer 2015", insert the following words: "because the PKK refused to disarm and relaunched its attacks despite a strong representation of Kurdish politicians in the parliament,"
Explanatory note
The unilateral decision of the PKK to end the cease-fire and the reconciliation process should be clearly mentioned.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 82 in favor 34 against 9 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 6, replace the second sentence with the following sentence: "The breakdown of the peace talks in April 2015 led to increased violence by July 2015, as the battleground shifted from mountains to inhabited areas, with attacks and counter-attacks between the PKK and the Turkish security forces, including months-long round-the-clock curfews imposed since August 2015 in several districts in south-east Turkey in order to conduct security operations."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 82 in favor 33 against 10 abstentions
In amendment 6, replace the words: "The breakdown of the peace talks in April 2015 led to increased violence by July 2015, as the battleground shifted from mountains to inhabited areas, with attacks and counter-attacks between the PKK and the Turkish security forces, including months-long round-the-clock curfews imposed since August 2015 in several districts in south-east Turkey in order to conduct security operations." with the following words: "The breakdown of the peace talks in April 2015 led to increased violence and terrorist attacks by July 2015, bomb attacks by the PKK and retaliation measures by the Turkish security forces, including curfews imposed since December 2015 in several districts in south-east Turkey in order to carry out security operations."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 40 in favor 77 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 6, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly affirms that in the last 13 years many democratic reforms in line with the acquis communitaire aimed at solving the problems of Kurdish citizens and around 300 legislative amendments directly related to the issue were undertaken. The denial of the Kurdish identity and language was officially ended. Profound structural steps were taken to normalise life in the region. These steps were also commended in monitoring reports."
Explanatory note
The Turkish government has initiated many reforms for further democratisation in the country. Although these reforms have resolved the Kurdish issue, the problem of PKK terrorism continues. Today, it is understood that the problem of PKK terrorism and the Kurdish issue are completely separate.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 77 in favor 44 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, second sentence, replace the words "some of whose members are facing terrorism-related charges for statements they have made" with the following words: "many of whose members have been charged for their statements under the Anti-Terror Law (no. 3713). The Assembly, reiterating its call in the Resolution 1925 (2013), urges the Turkish government to revise the legislation and practices on terrorism in line with European standards, notably by better aligning the definition of terrorism with that set out in Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA as amended, in order to narrow the scope of the definition and by introducing a criterion of proportionality."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 84 in favor 33 against 13 abstentions
In amendment 7, delete the words: "notably by better aligning the definition of terrorism with that set out in framework decision 2002/475/JHA as amended".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
If adopted, amendment 22 falls.
Votes: 83 in favor 44 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 10 with the following paragraph:
"The security operations have dramatically intensified in south-east Turkey since August 2015. Despite assurances by the Turkish authorities to keep a balance between freedom and security in the police and military operations in south-east Turkey, so as to protect citizens' right to life, which is the most fundamental right, and to ensure public security, the Assembly is very worried about the human consequences of the unprecedented months-long, round-the-clock curfews imposed in 22 districts, including Sur, Silvan (province of Diyarbakır), Nusaybin, Dargeçit (province of Mardin), Sirnak Centre, Cizre, Silopi, Idil (provinice of Sirnak) and Yüksekova (province of Hakkari). These curfews are affecting 1.6 million people and have resulted in the displacement of at least 355 000 people and in restrictions in access to water, electricity, education and health care, including emergency medical care, which has proved fatal for many residents. At least 338 civilians have been reported dead by the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey as of 20 April 2016. According to the Ministry of the Interior, between July 2015 and 13 May 2016, these operations have resulted in 458 security officers being killed and 3 321 wounded, while the Turkish Chief of Staff announced that 2 583 PKK members were killed inside Turkish territory and 2 366 others in Iraq during airstrikes, as of 23 May 2016."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Falls if amendment 8 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 10, replace the fourth sentence with the following sentence: "These curfews affected 1.6 million people and resulted in the displacement of 355 000 people who have now mostly returned to their homes."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 11 with the following paragraph:
"As explicitly stated in the Venice Commission’s opinion in response to the request by the Chair of the Monitoring Committee of the Assembly, "the curfews imposed since August 2015 have not been based on the constitutional and legislative framework which specifically governs the use of exceptional measures in Turkey, including curfew. To comply with this framework, any curfew measure should be associated with emergency rule, as provided for in Articles 119 to 122 of the Constitution." According to those articles of the Constitution, curfews can be declared only within the context of martial law or emergency state rule, the implementation of both of which requires a parliamentary decision – which was never taken. The Assembly expects Turkey to abide by its own laws and amend its legal framework in line with the Venice Commission opinion on this issue, dated 13 June 2016."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 42 in favor 88 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 12, at the end of the second sentence, replace the words "buried explosive devices" with the following words: "explosive devices buried by terrorists".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 28 in favor 98 against 11 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 13, delete the fifth sentence.
Explanatory note
All political parties and different NGOs have already conducted independent examinations in the region.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 71 in favor 42 against 19 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13, insert the following sentences: "The Assembly also expresses deep concern over the death of four civilians (Hüseyin Paksoy (16 years old), Serhat Altun, Cihan Karaman and Orhan Tunç) seriously wounded during the curfew in Cizre. Defying interim measures by the European Court of Human Rights, the Turkish government denied these civilians access to medical aid. The Assembly notes that Ramazan Demir, the lawyer who appealed to the ECHR for interim measures to transfer these and many other wounded civilians to hospitals, was arrested on 4 June 2016."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 82 in favor 36 against 19 abstentions
In amendment 10, replace the words "at the end of paragraph 13, insert the following sentences" with the following words: "after paragraph 13, insert the following paragraph".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 86 in favor 42 against 12 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 14, insert the following sentence: "Nevertheless, the Assembly is appalled by the preparations for new retrospective legislation already adopted by the parliamentary National Defense Commission which allows legal prosecution of human rights violations committed by military personnel with the permission of their superiors and empowers the military with the authority to conduct security operations bypassing the jurisdiction of the courts under the pretext of urgency. The Assembly is deeply concerned that such developments would infringe the rule of law."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 90 in favor 32 against 15 abstentions
In amendement 11, replace the words "would infringe" with the following words: "could further infringe".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 45 in favor 85 against 11 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 15, fourth sentence, after the words "Turkey to", insert the words "continue to".
Explanatory note
Turkey has already spent billions of dollars in the region in order to remedy the damage caused by the PKK and to help citizens to access health, education and all the necessary social services.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 41 in favor 91 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 16, delete the first sentence.
Explanatory note
Mentioning that "tensions and clashes among the communities could spread to other parts of the country" is negative conjecture which is not compatible either with the social facts in Turkey or the values of this Assembly.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Votes: 72 in favor 58 against 12 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 16, third sentence, replace the words "The Assembly also urges all those involved" with the following words: "The Assembly also urges the Turkish government".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
If adopted, amendment 1 falls.
Votes: 79 in favor 52 against 11 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 17 with the following paragraph:
"The Assembly is also worried about the arrest in south-east Turkey of 21 democratically-elected Kurdish mayors and the dismissal of 31 others on controversial charges of "aiding and abetting a terrorist organization" which has further damaged the already weak local governments in conflict areas. The Assembly calls on all political leaders at central and local levels to adopt a more inclusive and tolerant approach to resolve existing problems through dialogue and shared responsibility."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Falls if amendment 13 is adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 17, replace the words "The Assembly is also worried by the lack of political dialogue in the region" with the following words: "The Assembly is also worried about the unsatisfactory results of the political dialogue in the region".
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 127 in favor 5 against 6 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 17, insert the following sentence: "Democratic political parties should condemn and take a firm stance against terrorism."
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
Votes: 117 in favor 9 against 11 abstentions
In amendment 2, after the word "terrorism", insert the following words: "in full respect of human rights, the rule of law and Council of Europe standards".
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
In the draft resolution, paragraph 19, replace the third and fourth sentences with the following sentences: "The Assembly remains concerned about the extensive interpretation of the Anti-Terror Law, which contradicts Council of Europe standards. It thus reiterates the call it made in 2013 for Turkey to further review its definitions of offences related to terrorism and membership of a criminal organisation, in line with the “Action Plan on Prevention of Violations of the European Convention on Human Rights” adopted by Turkey in February 2014."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 33 in favor 96 against 13 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 20, last sentence, replace the words "have resulted in significant political influence on the media" with the following words: "might have led to political influence on the media".
Explanatory note
These are serious allegations that need to be supported by concrete evidence.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 33 in favor 98 against 9 abstentions
In the draft resolution, delete paragraph 21.
Explanatory note
The European Court of Human Rights case law has not so far indicated that provisions concerning the offence of insulting the Head of State violates the provisions of the European Convention of Human Rights. Therefore it is pointless to mention the application of Article 299 of Turkish Penal Code.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Pieter OMTZIGT, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Stefan SCHENNACH, Mr Axel FISCHER, Ms Ute FINCKH-KRÄMER, Ms Marit MAIJ, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Tiny KOX
Votes: 80 in favor 42 against 18 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 21, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly condemns the call by the Turkish Ministry for Foreign Affairs for its citizens residing abroad to report cases of disrespect to the President of Turkey with a view to filing cases in foreign countries."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 21 in favor 103 against 17 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 22, delete the first four sentences, and the first three words of the fifth sentence.
Explanatory note
There is a clear distinction between the activity of journalism and espionage. The term "prosecution of investigative journalists" used by the rapporteurs is misleading. The prosecutions carried by the Turkish courts are due to the espionage and leaking of information.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 22, insert the following paragraph:
"The prosecution of academics who signed a peace declaration calling for an end to the military campaign in south-east Turkey and accusing the government of breaching international law ("We shall not be part of this crime!") is another example that raises serious questions about the scope of the anti-terror law. Of the initial 1 128 signatories of the declaration, 495 academics are under investigation. On 14 January 2016, the police reportedly briefly detained 27 of them. The Council of Europe Secretary General issued, on 15 January 2016, a statement expressing his concern about these arrests. Four petitioners (Esra Munga, Muzaffer Kaya, Kıvanç Ersoy and Meral Camcı) were arrested and detained on 16 March 2016 on charges of "terrorist propaganda" (Article 7/2 of the Anti-Terrorism Law). The prosecutor in the first hearing decided to drop the charges of terrorism, and considered launching an investigation under Article 301 of the Penal Code (insulting the State) – subject to the authorisation of the Minister of Justice. In the meantime, the four academics were released on 22 April 2016. Disciplinary and criminal proceedings had been launched against other petitioners for a statement calling for an end to violence, which, for the Commissioner for Human Rights, fell within the boundaries of free speech, whether one agreed with their message or not."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 33 in favor 97 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 23 with the following paragraph:
"The Assembly remains concerned about the large number of websites blocked and Twitter takedown requests. Blocking websites appears to be a highly disproportionate measure which impedes the public's right to have access to, and to be provided with, information on the Internet, and negatively impacts media pluralism and free expression. The Assembly notes that the PKK and DAESH make use of the Internet for the purpose of promoting their objectives and terrorist activities. However, it urges Turkey to upgrade its legal framework in line with the European Convention on Human Rights, in particular to review Act No. 5651 on the Internet, in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission (to be adopted in June 2016) on the regulation of publications on the Internet and combatting crimes committed by means of such publications."
Explanatory note
This paragraph gives the impression of violation of rights to access to information. However 99.5 % of blockings are on grounds of child sexual abuse, extreme pornography, prostitution and gambling. Thus, none of them is about freedom of expression or right to have access to information.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 21 in favor 106 against 14 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 24, delete the fourth sentence.
Explanatory note
These claims do not reflect the situation in Turkey. The mentioned seizures are all judicial decisions by independent courts.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 22 in favor 110 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, delete paragraph 25.1.
Explanatory note
This is the repetition of paragraph 21.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 28 in favor 103 against 9 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 25.2, replace the word "repeal" with the following words: "review the use of".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 31 in favor 107 against 5 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 28 with the following paragraph:
"With regard to respect for the rule of law, the Assembly appreciates that all the decisions of the Constitutional Court resulting from individual applications have been implemented so far. The Assembly urges Turkish officials however to refrain from making statements that could be perceived as undue interference in the judicial process or a challenge to the separation of powers."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
Votes: 31 in favor 101 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 29, last sentence, delete the words "and undue interference by the executive".
Explanatory note
This is a general statement that needs to be supported with concrete evidence in particular with regard to what would be considered justified or "undue interference by the executive".
22 June 2016
Tabled by the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee)
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 31, insert the following paragraph:
"Finally, while the Assembly welcomes the establishment of regional courts, it notes that the draft law on the restructuring of the Court of Cassation and Council of State raises questions. It therefore asks the Venice Commission for an opinion on this draft law and the constitutional aspects of the appointments of members of high judicial bodies. The Assembly moreover invites the relevant authorities to seek the opinion of the Turkish Constitutional Court and also to ensure that the adopted law takes into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Ms Emine Nur GÜNAY, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Orhan MİROĞLU, Mr Markar ESEYAN
If adopted, amendments 15, 37, 38 falls.
Votes: 42 in favor 93 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 32 with the following paragraph:
"The Assembly concludes that the latest developments pertaining to freedom of the media and of expression, the rule of law and the human rights violations by the terrorist organisation, should be followed closely. The Assembly recalls that Turkish authorities are invited to fulfil the remaining requirements pertaining to the post-monitoring dialogue with the Parliamentary Assembly. It reiterates the readiness of the Council of Europe, in particular the Venice Commission, to support the efforts of the Turkish authorities in this respect."
Explanatory note
Turkey is continuing on its path towards more democracy, undertaking crucial reforms and largely satisfying the 12 requirements in Resolution 1380. The Assembly should produce constructive, objective and accurate reports that can be utilised effectively by member countries in order not to undermine the Assembly’s credibility and objectivity.
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Ertuğrul KÜRKÇÜ, Ms Filiz KERESTECİOĞLU DEMİR, Mr Hişyar ÖZSOY, Mr George LOUCAIDES, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Matjaž HANŽEK
Falls if amendment 36 is adopted.
Votes: 82 in favor 44 against 12 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 32, first sentence, delete the word "alleged".
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr René ROUQUET, Mr Valeri SIMEONOV, Mr Dirk Van der MAELEN, Mr Thomas FEIST, Mr Pierre-Alain FRIDEZ, Mr Bernard FOURNIER
If adopted, amendments 38, 39 falls. Falls if amendment 36 is adopted.
Votes: 8 in favor 126 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 32, replace the second and third sentences with the following sentences: "The Assembly recalls that the Turkish authorities failed to fulfil the remaining requirements pertaining to the post-monitoring dialogue with the parliamentary Assembly. In order to follow closely the issues of human rights raised in this report, the Assembly decides to open the monitoring procedure with respect to Turkey."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr René ROUQUET, Mr Andrei NEGUTA, Mr Nikolaus SCHERAK, Mr Florian KRONBICHLER, Mr Valeri SIMEONOV
If adopted, amendment 39 falls. Falls if amendments 36, 37 are adopted.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 32, replace the third sentence with the following sentence: "The Assembly decides to open the Monitoring procedure in light of the fact that the Turkish authorities failed to fulfil the requirements pertaining to the post-monitoring dialogue with the Parliamentary Assembly."
22 June 2016
Tabled by Mr Pieter OMTZIGT, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Stefan SCHENNACH, Mr Axel FISCHER, Ms Ute FINCKH-KRÄMER, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Mr Tiny KOX
Falls if amendments 37, 38 are adopted.
Votes: 64 in favor 68 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 32, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly resolves to closely follow the situation in Turkey on the basis of information provided by its Monitoring Committee. It reserves the right to reopen the monitoring procedure at its January 2017 session if no marked and concrete progress has been made on the items in this resolution."