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    Posted: 26-Nov-2008 at 00:29

By Sarah Rainsford
BBC News, Istanbul

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The trial is expected to open in January

A court in Turkey has agreed to hear a case against 60 police and prison officials accused of the ill treatment and torture of people last month.

One man died of a brain haemorrhage after an alleged beating in Istanbul.

Prosecutors have called for three prison guards and one manager to be given life imprisonment for torture.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7748325.stm
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This is wonderful. Right now the Turkish prison system enjoys more than a bit of international notoriety; it would be wonderful to see the problem addressed. Does this stand any chance of being the catalyst for a series of broad reforms?
 
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Cearly the Midnight Express has distorted your vision.

 
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Originally posted by Al Jassas

Cearly the Midnight Express has distorted your vision.

 
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Perhaps I am a bit too optimistic. Well, one can hope anyway. Wink The article seems to imply that it could lead to a substantial reform -- at least as I read it.
 
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Originally posted by Al Jassas

Cearly the Midnight Express has distorted your vision.


 

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This problem could happen anywhere in the world; USA, Europe, Asia, Africa. The point is whether it happens in Turkey or elsewhere it needs to be addressed and such treatment of people, fellow humans, should never be tolerated. Prison should not be a fun place to be in but toture should never be tolerated. I feel bad for this man and even though his views were probably opposite of mine, he is still a human.

I had a freind beaten by the local police in my city and because it was his word against my friend, who had a criminal record, the cop never got in trouble. No one is soley picking on Turkey and I am sure most Turkish Police and correctional officers would oppose such violence. Like here, I am sure the policeman's code could keeps them quiet though. You don't rat on a fellow officer no matter what- a real problem in the USA.

Edited by eaglecap - 17-Dec-2008 at 18:04
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