Statement from Mahmut Tanal on Mahir Polat: 'Enemy criminal law is being applied'
CHP's Mahmut Tanal has made a statement regarding Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Deputy Secretary General Mahir Polat, who has not been released despite health problems. Tanal stated, "Keeping Mahir Polat inside today is not a rule-of-law issue, but a clear indicator of the application of enemy criminal execution law."
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CHP Şanlıurfa Deputy and lawyer Mahmut Tanal made a statement regarding the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Mahir Polat in prison despite his health problems, saying, "Keeping Mahir Polat inside today is not a rule-of-law issue, but a clear indicator of the application of enemy criminal execution law."
Tanal said the following in his statement on his X account:
"Mahir Polat's health condition carries a serious risk.
The clear provisions of the Law on the Execution of Sentences allow for the release of detainees who face life-threatening risks. When medical reports and health board evaluations are clear, release is a right and a necessity.
However, if 'enemy criminal law' is in effect, meaning the law is applied based on the individual, this right is effectively ignored.
Keeping Mahir Polat inside today is not a rule-of-law issue, but a clear indicator of the application of enemy criminal execution law.
Either face the lawlessness or enforce the law. Mahir Polat must be released immediately!"