Turkey Poised to Enact “transitional Process Law” Following Commission Report
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A new legal framework aimed at solidifying disarmament and organizational liquidation is on the horizon in Turkey, as a parliamentary research commission nears completion of its report. The joint report, expected to be submitted to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly this week, will likely pave the way for new regulations governing a sensitive transition process, officials say.
The commission’s work underscores a commitment to establishing a robust legal and institutional framework for the process, moving beyond purely political considerations. A core tenet of the forthcoming legislation is a “complete, permanent and verifiable” disarmament, with particular emphasis on confirming the surrender of arms by a designated terrorist institution – including its structures operating in Syria.
Focus on Legal Assurance and Verification
The report highlights the need for a dedicated “transitional process law” to prevent arbitrary actions and ensure accountability. This legislation will prioritize clear rules, robust control mechanisms, and legal guarantees for monitoring, detection, and verification procedures. According to sources familiar with the report,the aim is to establish a transparent and legally sound pathway for the transition.
The next phase will involve drafting a bill based on the commission’s findings, which will then be presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and subsequently to the Turkish Grand National Assembly for consideration as official legislation. The proposed law is expected to meticulously define the stages of disarmament, outline the operation of detection and confirmation mechanisms, and establish clear legal boundaries for the entire transition process.
Implementation tied to On-the-Ground Confirmations
Implementation of the law is contingent upon verifiable developments in the field. Once presented to President erdoğan, the legislation will require discussion and acceptance by the General Assembly, predicated on confirmations regarding the situation on the ground. Officials anticipate that the law’s enactment will trigger practical procedures related to the transition period, ultimately contributing to the government’s stated goal of a “Terror-free Turkey.”
Why is this law being proposed? The law is being proposed to establish a legal framework for disarmament and organizational liquidation, moving beyond purely political considerations in addressing ongoing security concerns related to designated terrorist organizations.
Who is involved? The key players are the Turkish parliamentary research commission, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish Grand National assembly, and the DEM Party. The designated terrorist organization, operating in Turkey and Syria, is also central to the process.
What does the law aim to achieve? The law aims to achieve “complete, permanent and verifiable” disarmament of a designated terrorist organization, ensuring accountability and preventing arbitrary actions through clear rules and robust control mechanisms.
How will it be implemented and how did it end? The commission will submit its report to the Presidency, then a bill will be drafted and presented to Erdoğan and the assembly. Implementation is contingent on verifiable on-the-ground developments. The article does not state how the process ended, but indicates it is still in progress, awaiting the report submission and subsequent legislative action.
DEM Party Calls for Expedited Process
Political reactions to the impending legislation are gaining traction. On Thursday, DEM Party Group Deputy Chairman Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit urged for an acceleration of the report-writing process, expressing concern over delays. “We were waiting for the report writing team to meet last week,” Koçyiğit stated, “However, the Speaker of the Assembly, who made the call on this issue, did not make such a call himself. We expect a call within this week.”
Koçyiğit further emphasized the urgency of enacting both “peace laws and process laws,” warning that any slowdown could expose the process to unwanted influences. “Everyone should refrain from approaches that will disrupt or slow down the process. As the process slows down, it may be exposed
