Osman Kavala says ECHR ruling rejects conviction based on intent reading
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Osman Kavala commented on the European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber ruling concerning his case. He said the ruling underscores that restricting the right to live freely without convincing concrete evidence of a crime is unacceptable. Kavala also stated that courts cannot convict based on general assessments and intent-reading reasoning.
Key Facts
- The ECHR Grand Chamber ruling covers the examination of Kavala's conviction process.
- Kavala was acquitted in the first Gezi trial in 2020 due to lack of evidence of a crime.
- The ruling states that courts cannot convict based on general assessments and intent-reading reasoning.
- Kavala emphasized that compliance with ECHR decisions is necessary for the rule of law.
ECHR Grand Chamber Ruling
The ECHR Grand Chamber ruling on Kavala covers the examination of his conviction process. The ruling reiterates that the right to live freely cannot be restricted without convincing concrete evidence of a crime. Kavala noted that the first Gezi trial acquittal in 2020 already established the absence of evidence of a crime.
Kavala's Statement
Kavala stated that the ECHR ruling makes clear that courts cannot convict based on general assessments and intent-reading reasoning. He emphasized that the protection of the right to live freely is a fundamental human rights principle. Kavala added that ensuring absolute adherence to this principle is the obligation of the rule of law toward citizens. He said compliance with ECHR decisions is necessary for fulfilling this obligation.
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Osman Kavala says ECHR ruling rejects conviction based on intent reading
