MHP statement on Selahattin Demirtaş: 'The only solution is release'

As the ECHR rulings regarding Selahattin Demirtaş return to the agenda, a notable assessment on the subject was made by Feti Yıldız, one of the leading figures of the MHP.

“IF THE VIOLATION STEMS FROM DETENTION, THE ONLY SOLUTION IS RELEASE”

In a statement made by MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız via his social media account, the binding nature of ECHR provisions was highlighted.

Yıldız stated that if the violation of rights identified by the court stems from detention, the only way to end it is release.

Yıldız's post expressed that while the ECHR has a structure that does not interfere with the implementation options of states, it directly points to which measures must be taken if no alternative exists.

“DECISIONS MUST BE REVIEWED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME”

Commenting on release requests, Yıldız stated that applications made by detainees to remedy rights violations in line with the ECHR ruling must be reviewed within a “reasonable time.” It was pointed out that this period cannot be an arbitrary time frame.

“THERE IS NO STAFF SHORTAGE IN THE JUDICIARY”

The statement continued by addressing the number of personnel serving in the justice system. Yıldız stated that there are 25 thousand 459 judges and public prosecutors serving across Turkey, along with 179 thousand 591 support staff, and asserted that there is no shortage of personnel regarding the implementation of decisions.