The Ban on "Events Combating Violence Against Women" in Beyoğlu Has Been Overturned by the Courts.
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The Istanbul 6th Administrative Court overturned the one-day ban imposed by the Beyoğlu District Governorship on events planned for November 25, 2025. The court stated that the administration had not demonstrated a clear, concrete, and imminent danger of crime being committed, and that tolerance for peaceful demonstrations is a requirement of democracy.
The ban on November 25th was overturned by the Istanbul 6th Administrative Court. The court noted that the Beyoğlu District Governorate failed to provide concrete evidence to support its security concerns. It ruled that the mere possibility of unrest was insufficient to justify restricting the right to assembly and demonstration.
The 6th Administrative Court of Istanbul overturned a one-day ban imposed on events planned in Beyoğlu as part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25. The court's decision stated, "Regardless of how harsh or offensive the expressed views and criticisms may be, as long as they do not involve violence and maintain their peaceful nature, it is a requirement of democracy for the authorities to tolerate …
The Beyoğlu District Governorship banned meetings, demonstrations, and other events planned for November 25, 2025, for one day, citing reasons such as "ensuring public order and national security, preventing crime, protecting personal safety, and guaranteeing the freedom of work and travel of individuals." The plaintiff, Şevval Özkaya, filed a lawsuit seeking the annulment of this ban, arguing that it was unlawful. The lawsuit stated that indivi…
The Istanbul 6th Administrative Court has overturned the Beyoğlu District Governorship's decision to ban all events in the district for 24 hours starting November 25, 2025. The decision is not yet final.
The Istanbul 6th Administrative Court overturned the one-day ban imposed by the Beyoğlu District Governorship on events planned for November 25, 2025, in Beyoğlu. The court stated that no clear, concrete, and imminent danger was presented to justify the ban, and that peaceful demonstrations should be tolerated.
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