Trustee Application in Municipalities as a Strategy to Counterterrorism Cover Image

Bir Terörle Mücadele Stratejisi Olarak Belediyelerde Kayyuma Uygulaması
Trustee Application in Municipalities as a Strategy to Counterterrorism

Author(s): Abdullah Yılmaz, Tahsin Güler
Subject(s): International Law, Government/Political systems, Security and defense
Published by: Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Democracy; Trustee; International Law; Counterterrorism;

Summary/Abstract: The concept of democracy has a nature that prioritizes the rights and freedoms of individuals / citizens. Therefore, it gives a distinct advantage to the local governments that are close to the citizens in the state-individual relations. In recent years, although they came to power by election, some municipalities have exploited citizens' votes, taxes and the climate of democracy under the influence of terrorist organizations. In addition, these municipalities are trying to form a separate political / legal structure that threatens national unity and integrity. The application of the appointment of trustees to the mentioned municipalities according to the provisions of the Decree Law dated 1 September 2016 (KHK). In the study, the implementation of the appointment of the trustees; includes concrete developments/achievements to ensure the restoration of democracy by eliminating elements that hinder the functioning of local democracy. In addition, in the study it is evaluated that the reasons and implementation of this practice coincides with the norms of international law and is also becoming an effective public policy in the fight against terrorism.

  • Issue Year: 17/2019
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 129-141
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Turkish