The online Özgür Gazete (04.01.22, ozgurgazetekibris.com) writes that while the discussions for the creation of a "ministry of justice" in the occupied territories continue, an idea that was put on the table as part of Turkey's efforts to seize the so-called "justice" in the occupied north Cyprus, the "embassy" of Turkey in occupied Nicosia has already appointed a "justice adviser", according to the GTP.
"It is known that for some time now, efforts have been made to establish a" Ministry of Justice "in our" country ", which is one of the most important parts of the efforts to seize justice in Turkey, and that this is a matter for discussion in legal community ", the article states and adds:
"The fact that 'independent justice' in the northern part of Cyprus is disturbing the AKP regime, is clear from some statements made about our justice, especially by Turkish President Erdogan at various times.
In the midst of these rumors, he questioned a development that happened the day before.
The 'justice adviser', appointed by the Turkish embassy in Nicosia, was set up, first visiting the attorney general and then the president of the supreme court and the union of bar associations.
According to information received during the visits, the consultant stated that 'he has only one technical duty and that he was appointed to assist in the transfer of documents with the Turkish Republic in trials or in legal matters of Turkish citizens living here'.
However, despite the fact that the justice consultant says that he has only one technical job, it was not possible to understand why he visited the most important parts of justice ".
Meanwhile, the Kıbrıs Postası (04.01.22, kibrispostasi.com) writes that the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) candidate and member of the human rights committee of the Bar Association, Asli Murat, has stated that the occupied Cyprus is not part of the world and that they can not allow a "ministry of justice" to be set up under the current circumstances.
In a post on her social media account, Murat said that the "independence of the judiciary" is absolutely necessary to ensure not only the "courts" but also politics and "democracy".
Referring to "Article 136" of the so-called constitution, Murat recalled that it states that when judges make their "independent and in accordance with the law" decisions, they can not be instructed by anyone, they can not be sent a circular and no one can suggest or encourage them. Murat also mentioned the following:
"Decisions can be debated, criticized, but they can not be materialized in a threatening way by those in power. And especially in this country, having discussions on the Ministry of Justice on the table, the appointment of a so-called justice adviser, is one of the most important indications of the turning point we have reached. It can be said that the appointment was made for another reason, that such appointments are made everywhere in the world. But we all know that the northern part of Cyprus is not just any part of the world. That is why the supporters of democracy in the community are on alert as on April 19, 2021 and it is vital that they be in solidarity. "