Selahattin Demirtaş v. Turkey (No. 2) Grand Chamber judgment
European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber · Dec 22, 2020
Finalnot fully implemented
Decision summary
The ECHR Grand Chamber found that the detention had a political purpose and that Demirtaş should be released.
Outcome: Turkey was asked to take all necessary measures to secure the applicant's immediate release.
Legal effect: The judgment created a central execution debate over ECHR Article 46, Constitution Article 90, and the right to political representation.