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Selahattin Demirtaş ECHR judgments and release process

Tracks the ECHR Grand Chamber and later violation judgments concerning Selahattin Demirtaş, detention in the Kobani case, and the debate over implementing those judgments.

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55 legal opinions + 43 bar statementsLast updated: Jun 12, 2026

Opinion distribution

Details

Was it lawful not to release Selahattin Demirtaş despite the ECHR judgments?

Unlawful
52 legal opinions + 37 bar associations
97.3%
Lawful
3 legal opinions
2.7%

Results by decision

Timeline

  1. Dec 22, 2020
    Decision issued

    ECHR Grand Chamber issued the Demirtaş judgment

    The ECHR Grand Chamber found violations concerning Demirtaş's detention and called for measures to secure his release.

  2. May 16, 2024
    Decision issued

    Conviction decision issued in the Kobani case

    Ankara 22nd High Criminal Court convicted Demirtaş and several other defendants in the Kobani case.

  3. Jul 8, 2025
    Decision issued

    ECHR issued the 2025 Demirtaş violation judgment

    The ECHR issued a new violation and release-oriented judgment concerning Demirtaş's detention in the Kobani case.

  4. Nov 3, 2025
    Appeal rejected

    ECHR Grand Chamber panel rejected Turkey's referral request

    Turkey's referral request against the 2025 Demirtaş judgment was rejected, making the judgment final.

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