The Derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights by Turkey after the Attempted Coup
The Derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights by Turkey after the Attempted Coup

Author(s): Tamás Lattmann
Subject(s): International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Security and defense, Present Times (2010 - today), EU-Legislation, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Ústav mezinárodních vztahů
Keywords: Turkish state of emergency; Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms;
Summary/Abstract: After the unsuccessful coup attempt in Turkey, its high-level officials, including the president, have constantly talked about the necessity of the introduction of a state of emergency, and it has actually been declared on 20 July. At the same time, the president has also mentioned the “suspension” of the European Convention on Human Rights. What does this exactly mean? What are the effects and consequences of this step?

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