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- Jun 9, 2015
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Turkey is a signed-up member of the ECHR. In fact, its judge is one of the two vice-presidents of the court
I was wrong then the EU stated position opposes the death penalty I assumed it was related to human rights.
Joining the ECHR is meant to bring basic human rights up to a set standard. Perhaps the fact Turkey has a leading figure in that court shows we could do better on our own.
The European Commission has called on Turkey urgently to address significant failings on human rights and democracy.
A delayed annual report on Turkish prospects for EU membership says there have been serious setbacks in the past two years on freedom of expression.
It also says the independence of the judiciary had been undermined and that new laws run against EU standards.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34774624