U.S. calls Turkish court to rule free from politics
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The U.S. Department of State said on Friday that laws and constitution of Turkey need to be interpreted in a way that is free from political influence, referring to the closure case against the ruling AKP.
A U.S. department spokesman said the U.S. firm view is that democracy is thriving in Turkey, that the laws and constitution of Turkey need to be interpreted in a way that is free from political influence.
"There currently is a court case underway. Our firm view is that should --in any interpretation of those laws and constitution, should abide by the fundamental principles of democracy and the ability of people to freely assemble and express themselves within the confines of the laws and the constitution," spokesman Sean McCormack told the daily press briefing, the official Anatolian Agency reported.
Turkey's Constitutional Court decided on Mar 31 to examine an indictment prepared by the chief prosecutor, who claimed AKP became the "focal point of anti-secular activities" and demanded its closure. The case dre criticism of the EU as well as the U.S.
According to the Constitution, at least 7 of the 11 members of the court have to vote for dissolution in order for the court to shut down a political party.