Turkey passes bill tightening control of judiciary

The legislation was adopted after violent scuffles between ruling and opposition party lawmakers.

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By (AFP)

Published: Sat 15 Feb 2014, 3:10 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 12:36 AM

Turkey’s parliament on Saturday passed a contested bill tightening the government’s control over the judiciary, a parliament source said.

The legislation was adopted after violent scuffles between ruling and opposition party lawmakers.

(AFP)

Published: Sat 15 Feb 2014, 3:10 PM

Last updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 12:36 AM

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