CLEAN : Turkey: ICJ very concerned about extraordinary crackdown

The video begins with a casual discussion about weather and travel plans to Ireland and Scotland. It then shifts to a serious topic, focusing on the crackdown on the independence of the judiciary in Turkey following a failed coup. A large number of judges have been suspended or arrested, raising concerns about the erosion of judicial independence. The video emphasizes the importance of the European Union and its member states in holding Turkey accountable to its international obligations to protect human rights and the rule of law. An independent judiciary is crucial for safeguarding the rights of citizens and migrants in Turkey.

What concerns are raised regarding the independence of the judiciary in Turkey?

How many judges were reported to be suspended following the coup in Turkey?

What actions have been taken against judges who are considered independent in Turkey?

What role do the institutions of the European Union and Member States have in relation to Turkey's judicial situation?

Why is an independent judiciary important for the rights of citizens and migrants in Turkey?