Turkey Justice Minister calls for new democratic constitution

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Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has called for the creation of a new constitution, arguing that the current 1982 document is no longer sufficient for the country. Speaking at a meeting of the Presidency Legal Policy Board titled ‘Turkey’s New Constitution Agenda’ held at Çankaya Mansion, Gürlek emphasized the need for a legal framework that is pluralistic, free, and entirely prepared by the nation's representatives.

Gürlek criticized the 1982 Constitution, noting it was drafted by a military junta following the September 12, 1980 coup under authoritarian and extraordinary circumstances. He stated that the current constitution lacks legitimacy because it was not developed through a participatory or consensus-based process involving political parties and various social sectors.

Furthermore, the Minister described the existing constitution as a 'patchwork quilt,' suggesting that frequent amendments over the decades have disrupted its systematic integrity and prevented it from effectively resolving societal issues.

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Akın Gürlek · Presidency Legal Policy Board · Turkey · Çankaya Mansion

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[● 3 SOURCES] Gürlek characterized the 1982 Constitution as an undemocratic document prepared by a military junta following the September 12, 1980 coup. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that Turkey needs a new, democratic constitution that meets the needs of the era. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Minister argued that a new constitution must be prepared through a participatory, pluralistic, and democratic process by national representatives. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · gazeterize.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Gürlek described the current constitution as a 'patchwork quilt' due to numerous amendments that have disrupted its systematic structure. www.karsmanset.com · www.avrupagazete.co.uk · gazeterize.com