Governance

This section brings together public decision-making and implementation processes within a framework of transparency, accountability, and strengthening institutions.

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BUILDING STRONG INSTITUTIONS FOR THE REPUBLIC

Proposal 1
Develop a long-term, evidence-based policy and legislative strategy for public discussion

Proposal 2
Prepare a roadmap to open Chapter 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) and Chapter 24 (justice, freedom, and security) in accession negotiations with the European Union

Proposal 3
Introduce a biannual National Rule of Law Report focusing on the government and courts’ effectiveness in protecting fundamental rights; and organize public, national accountability days on April 23rd (National Sovereignty Day) and September 15th (International Democracy Day) to discuss this report

Proposal 4
Develop a proposal to incorporate the Collective Complaints Procedure under the European Social Charter into Turkish legislation, and to establish an independent National Committee for Monitoring Social Rights under auspices of the National Human Rights Institution that should be mandated with preparing an annual report for public discussion

Proposal 5
To ensure freedom of speech, revise criminal and civil defamation laws, and repeal Article 301 of the Criminal Code

Proposal 6
Prepare a general personal data protection law, including an independent National Data Protection Authority that should be mandated with preparing an annual report for public discussion

Proposal 7
Prepare a National Action Plan to Eradicate Impunity for Serious Human Rights Violations; and introduce regional awards for police departments and courts that implement good practices to fight impunity

Proposal 8
Prepare legislation to establish an independent National Anticorruption Agency, and to align legislation with the recommendations of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO)

Proposal 9
Prepare legislation to establish effective judicial and political oversight over the National Intelligence Organization (MIT)

Proposal 10
Establish a National Network of Independent Regional Law Enforcement Oversight Boards; prepare legislation consistent with European standards on the right to assembly; and develop manuals to train police officers and law enforcement authorities in ECHR standards for peaceful demonstrations

Proposal 11
Prepare a roadmap to enhance the autonomy and accountability of public oversight and regulatory bodies

Proposal 12
Prepare a National Action Plan to Strengthen Access to Justice, including removing legislative, practical, and financial impediments for access to justice, and establishing an independent National Legal Aid Council

Proposal 13
Develop a plan to enhance the autonomy and accountability of the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK), and to strengthen the professionalism and personal autonomy of judges and prosecutors

Proposal 14
Develop indicators in line with international good practices to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Judiciary and Court Proceedings, and organize annual discussions of this assessment’s outcomes at the start of the Court of Cassation’s

Proposal 15
Repeal the 10% threshold for general elections to strengthen parliament’s legitimacy and make elections more inclusive

Proposal 16
Retain the parliamentary system and strengthen parliament’s professionalism and effectiveness with expanded expert staff and transparent legislative processes

Proposal 17
Organize a national convention with representation from local governments and the national government, and participation of experts, to prepare a roadmap to strengthen local governments consistent with the European Charter of Local Self-Government

Proposal 18
Establish an independent National Fiscal Council to monitor compliance with national and local fiscal rules

Proposal 19
Determine the full extent of all public data and make these easily accessible for the public