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Mehmet Uçum calls for new civilian constitution in Turkey
Mehmet Uçum, Presidential Advisor and Deputy Chair of the Presidency Legal Policy Board, has advocated for a new civilian constitution for Turkey, describing it as an inevitable necessity for the country's progress.
Uçum criticized the existing 1982 Constitution, characterizing it as a product of a military coup. He noted that out of 154 articles, 103 still retain the spirit of the coup era. He suggested that while the 28th term of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey could potentially address constitutional changes, completing the process during the 29th term is a more realistic objective due to the need for intellectual depth and time management.
Regarding the framework of a new constitution, Uçum identified several non-negotiable red lines, including the Turkish nation, citizenship, the official language, the republic, the unitary structure, and secularism. He also emphasized that the current presidential system's core rules, such as the 50% plus one requirement, must be protected to uphold the will of the people.
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Grand National Assembly of Turkey · Mehmet Uçum · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Out of 154 articles in the current constitution, 103 still carry the spirit of the coup. www.konyayenigun.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The current 1982 Constitution retains the spirit of a coup product. www.konyayenigun.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 50% plus one rule and the two-vote system are essential to protecting the will of the people. www.konyayenigun.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Turkish nation, citizenship, official language (Turkish), the republic, unitary structure, and secularism are non-negotiable red lines. www.konyayenigun.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A new constitution will serve as the driving force for Turkey's progress. www.konyayenigun.com · www.haberturk.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Completing a new constitution during the 29th term of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey is a more realistic goal than the 28th term. www.konyayenigun.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com