18.02.2026 12:40
In the draft report prepared in line with the goal of a Terror-Free Turkey in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, there were notable recommendations regarding full compliance with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitutional Court, the termination of the trustee practice, and the "provision of execution justice."
The draft report prepared by the commission established in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) within the scope of the goal of a terrorism-free Turkey has been completed. TBMM President Numan Kurtulmuş evaluated the joint text as "a report that is far from creating a perception of amnesty, focusing on law and public conscience." Kurtulmuş also stated that the framework presented in the report raises the need for a new constitution.
NOTABLE PROPOSALS
Concrete proposals in the joint report of the commission drew attention. The text emphasized that the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the Constitutional Court must be fully complied with. The issue, which is discussed in the public as the "right to hope," was referenced without directly naming it, stating that "justice in execution must be ensured."
The report also included a proposal to end the practice of trusteeship, which has been a topic of discussion for a long time.
WHAT'S IN THE REPORT?
After Kurtulmuş's speech, the concrete proposals in the joint report were read. The concrete proposals in the joint report were summarized as follows.
- The most critical point in the process is the confirmation by the state's security units that all elements of the PKK have laid down their arms. The detection and confirmation mechanism should operate with coordination among the state's mechanisms.
- A targeted, independent, and temporary law is needed. The aim should be to reintegrate those who reject weapons and violence into society. The law should consider public conscience and public morality.
- In addition to the temporary law, it should be evaluated that legal action must be taken against individuals through regulations made by utilizing the provisions of the Criminal and Execution Law. A perception of amnesty should not be created.
- It is essential to determine policies that ensure the healthy progress of the social integration process and allow every individual to reach a common future with equal opportunities. The development of economic and social opportunities should be among the priorities. Investments in the region should be increased and continued.
- A mechanism should be established by law to monitor the process involving members of the organization. It should be observed whether the process is being carried out healthily.
- Those involved in the process, including participants in commission meetings and officials, should have their activities secured by law.
- Creating a political environment where every thought that does not contain elements of crimes such as insult and threat can be expressed is emerging as a fundamental necessity.
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT AND ECHR DECISIONS
- Mechanisms that demonstrate full compliance with ECHR and Constitutional Court decisions should be strengthened.
RIGHT TO HOPE
- The Execution Legislation should be reviewed and re-enacted based on execution justice. Care should be taken to prioritize non-custodial trials in line with the case law of the ECHR and the Constitutional Court.
- Obstacles to the full and complete exercise of fundamental rights and freedoms should be removed.
- Actions within the scope of freedom of expression should not be considered as terrorist offenses.
- Laws that restrict press freedom should be reconsidered.
- A new Political Parties Law and Election Law should be prepared.
- A Political Ethics Law should be prepared.
TRUSTEESHIP
- In the event of the removal of the Mayor from office, elections should only be held in the Municipal Council.