Turkey's Parliament approves police reform package and pushes anti‑terrorism framework law

The Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) convened under Deputy Speaker Pervin Buldan and approved the first six articles of a draft law altering the structure of the police force. The measures set new staffing ratios for commanders – for example, 10 per 10,000 for police directors – and introduce stronger oversight, career‑planning and health‑based appointment rules. The law also permits the establishment of care centres for disabled and elderly people in forest areas, and changes tax treatment for taxi, minibus and similar service revenues.

Separate parliamentary discussions focused on the “Terörsüz Türkiye” (terror‑free Turkey) process. DEM Party leader Tuncer Bakırhan urged the adoption of a framework law before the session ends, calling for a Democratic Society Act, expanded local democracy and a “Free Citizen” law. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek affirmed that the anti‑terror initiative is being handled by the parliament, independent of the 12th Justice Package. TBMM President Numan Kurtulmuş met with the DEM Imralı Committee, reiterating the need to pass the framework law promptly. An opposition proposal to investigate teacher‑interview complaints was rejected by AKP and MHP deputies.

These legislative actions signal a coordinated effort to reform security institutions while advancing a broader political agenda aimed at ending terrorism‑related grievances.