Is there a 'right to hope' for Öcalan in the commission report? First details begin to emerge

Details have emerged regarding the draft report prepared for the second opening process, dubbed 'Terror-Free Turkey,' which has captured public attention. It has been learned that the 'right to hope,' which MHP's Feti Yıldız claimed was 'agreed upon,' is not in the draft, while references to the ECHR and the appointment of trustees are included.

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Is there a 'right to hope' for Öcalan in the commission report? First details begin to emerge

In the second opening process, which MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli architected and which the government calls 'Terror-Free Turkey,' conducted with the DEM Party and the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, all eyes have turned to the draft to be prepared by the commission in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).

TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş had announced that the draft in question had been sent to the coordinator group deputy chairmen.

IS THERE A 'RIGHT TO HOPE' FOR ÖCALAN IN THE DRAFT?

The topic most curious to the public was whether the 'right to hope,' which has been voiced for the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan, would be included in the draft.

According to a report by the pro-government newspaper Türkiye Gazetesi, there is no expression in the draft regarding the introduction of a 'right to hope' for Öcalan.

According to information obtained regarding the draft text, proposals are listed for legal regulations that would encourage the terrorist organization PKK to lay down its arms completely. In this context, it is recommended to establish a legal infrastructure for the disarmament of the organization, to clarify the legal status of terrorists who lay down their arms, and to take steps to strengthen social cohesion to support their return processes.

EMPHASIS ON ECHR AND TRUSTEES

The text also underlines the full implementation of ECHR and Constitutional Court (AYM) rulings. It includes proposals for regulations in the field of democratization, primarily regarding the Law on Political Parties and the Election Law, as well as for ending the practice of appointing trustees.

While it is stated that necessary changes should be made to the Turkish Penal Code, the Law on the Execution of Penalties and Security Measures, and the Anti-Terror Law in line with the disarmament and return process, it is also noted that problematic areas arising in the implementation of current legislation—such as the functioning of prison monitoring boards—should be identified and administrative measures should be implemented.

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