Istanbul Mayor’s trial clouded as the judges were replaced again

Source:Arrestedlawyers website Date:27Aug2023

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As the election approached, on the eve of the commencement of the appeal process, the HSK once again stepped in and replaced two of three judges who were to consider İmamoğlu’s appeal. The presiding judge, Sezai Öztürk, and another member, Rüştü Yamak, were transferred to other posts without their requests.

The replacements of judges in İmamoğlu’s appeal case casts a shadow over the upcoming election and underscores the persistent challenges Turkey faces in maintaining a judiciary free from political interference. As the nation prepares for another critical election, the balance between government control and judicial autonomy remains a key concern, with implications for the integrity of the democratic process.