as far as I could observe, AKP’s proposals are all accepted due to its majority in the parliament and sometimes with little help from fro-Kurdish BDP.
Concensus in Turkey
Turkey’s parliament began debating Monday a series of amendments to the Constitution that are fiercely contested by opposition parties who say the Islamic-oriented government’s proposals are aimed at diluting the powers of secular opponents within the judiciary ? a legacy of the 1980 military coup. The 29 draft amendments would make disbanding political parties more difficult, open the way for the trial of military commanders by civilian courts and give parliament a say in the appointment of senior judges.
Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (C) is surrounded by his ruling Justice and Development Party MPs during a debate at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara April 21, 2010. Turkish parliament in Turkey has begun debating changes to the constitution on Monday.? Read more »
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The Constitutional Reform Proposal of the Turkish Government: The Return of Majority Imposition
Turkey’s member of Parliament from the main opposition Republican People’s Party Sevki Kulkuloglu holds a placard during a debate at a parliamentary session in Ankara April 25, 2010. The Turkish parliament on Monday began debating changes to the constitution. The placard reads: “I want a prime minister who keeps his word! Don’t you?” REUTERS/
Five Amendments Passed – Children’s Rights Dismissed
YAVUZ BAYDAR – Which side is the BDP on?
Turkey’s members of Parliament scuffle during a debate at a parliamentary session in Ankara April 25, 2010. The Turkish parliament on Monday began debating changes to the constitution.? Read more »
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