First reaction from AKP to the arrest of journalist Tolga Şardan: 'The law will be needed by everyone one day'

T24 columnist and journalist Tolga Şardan was detained and subsequently arrested due to his article titled 'What is in the judiciary report submitted by the MIT to the Presidency?'. The first reaction to the decision from the AKP came from Şamil Tayyar.

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First reaction from AKP to the arrest of journalist Tolga Şardan: 'The law will be needed by everyone one day'

Journalist Tolga Şardan was arrested after an ex officio investigation was launched against him due to his article titled 'What is in the "judiciary report" submitted by the MIT to the Presidency?', on the grounds that it contained statements and declarations constituting the elements of the crime of "publicly disseminating misleading information."

"WE MUST PROTECT IT TOGETHER"

While reactions to Şardan's arrest poured in from journalist organizations, the opposition, and NGOs, one reaction also came from the ruling wing.

AKP member Şamil Tayyar made a statement on his social media account regarding Şardan's arrest.

Tayyar's statements are as follows:

"Even if it hurts us or touches our nerves, an arrest decision due to a column is a very harsh decision. However, an arrest decision is a measure that should be applied exceptionally, it is not a punishment. The law will be needed by everyone one day. We must protect it together."

Canımızı yaksa, sinir uçlarımıza dokunsa bile bir köşe yazısından dolayı tutuklama kararı çok ağır bir karardır.

Oysa tutuklama kararı, istisnai olarak uygulanması gereken bir tedbirdir, ceza değildir.

Hukuk bir gün herkese lazım olur.

Birlikte sahip çıkmalıyız.
— Şamil Tayyar (@samiltayyar27) November 1, 2023