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Turkish President Gul signs controversial judiciary bill

Turkey’s President  Gul, Abdullah has signed a controversial bill boosting the government’s control over the judiciary. The move follows a parliament decision to approve restrictions to the Internet. The new law, signed by Turkey’s President Gul on Wednesday, will give the justice ministry greater control over the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK), an independent body responsible for appointing members of the judiciary. Opposition parties claim the reform is a bid by the government to […]