12.11.2026 08:21
It is stated that preparations have been made to prioritize those involving serious charges among more than 1,000 immunity files pending in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. While it is reported that President Erdoğan has expressed the view that the files should not be held up, lifting the immunity of Mustafa Sarıgül, against whom a summary report has been prepared on charges of establishing a criminal organization, money laundering, fraud, and aggravated sexual assault, is also among the options on the table.
A new preparation regarding the immunity files that have been pending in the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) for a long time and whose number exceeds 1,000 has come onto the agenda. While consideration is being given to prioritizing files containing serious allegations such as bribery, corruption, and sexual harassment, lifting the immunity of Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül is also among the options being discussed.
ERDOĞAN'S VIEW THAT THE FILES SHOULD NOT BE HELD UP
According to a report by Yücel Kayaoğlu of Türkiye newspaper, preparations are being made to separate the immunity files pending in the TBMM that contain serious allegations from the others and process them. It is reported that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has also expressed the view that the files in question should not be held up.
It is stated that within the AK Party, there is discomfort that files containing especially bribery, corruption, and sexual allegations have been pending for a long time. It is expressed that party officials are making assessments on the method and calendar to be followed regarding the lifting of immunities.
THREE DIFFERENT SCENARIOS ARE ON THE TABLE
Three different options regarding the immunity files in Parliament are being considered. In the first option, it is being evaluated that files containing serious allegations be taken onto the agenda of the Joint Committee composed of members of the Constitutional and Justice Committees after the budget discussions.
The second option involves holding the files until the end of the current legislative term. While it is stated that there are also names within the party who advocate this view, it is reported that President Erdoğan's stance will be decisive in the final assessments regarding how the process will proceed.
The third option is to take a step toward lifting only Mustafa Sarıgül's immunity without any action being taken regarding the files of other MPs.
SARIGÜL'S IMMUNITY MAY BE LIFTED
It is stated that a summary document has been prepared regarding Erzincan MP Mustafa Sarıgül containing allegations of "establishing and managing a criminal organization," "money laundering," "fraud," and "aggravated sexual assault."
It is reported that after the file on Sarıgül reached Parliament, the option of lifting his immunity gained weight. However, no definitive decision has yet been made on this matter. In order to lift immunity, a decision must be taken in the General Assembly of the TBMM after the relevant committee process.