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Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2856(RSP)

The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

· First reading

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands

Parliament’s position

Parliament adopted the text on 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 October 2024
  3. Parliament’s position(done) Final

Decided in plenary

10 October 2024 · decision 1

Foreign affairs, Resolution

The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and the harassment of independent media and journalists.

What changed

  • Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament

    AI summary:The resolution now calls for charges to be dropped against a broader group of people, including political opponents and human rights defenders.

    See the changes →

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 10 Oct 2024

    Adopted text TA10-0018/2024

    AI summary:Parliament condemns the prison sentence against Turkish journalist Bülent Mumay and calls on Turkish authorities to drop charges against him and other detained media workers, journalists, political opponents, human rights defenders, civil servants and academics.

    What changed since Joint motion RC-B10-0095/2024 →

  2. Tabled for plenary· 9 Oct 2024

    Joint motion RC-B10-0095/2024

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0098/2024 →

  3. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0098/2024

    AI summary:The resolution concerns the conviction of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye. It deplores the upheld prison sentence and blocked news reports, calls for his release, and condemns judicial harassment of journalists.

  4. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0099/2024

    AI summary:The resolution condemns the imprisonment of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and calls for his release, along with all arbitrarily detained media workers.

  5. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0100/2024

    AI summary:This resolution concerns the case of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye, who was sentenced to 20 months in prison for social media posts. It calls for the annulment of all charges against him and expresses concerns about press freedom in Türkiye.

  6. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0095/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay and judicial harassment of independent media in Türkiye, urging Turkish authorities to end repression and protect fundamental freedoms.

  7. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0097/2024

    AI summary:This resolution condemns the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye as an infringement of press freedom and freedom of expression, and urges Turkish authorities to review his case and uphold human rights and the rule of law.

  8. Tabled for plenary· 7 Oct 2024

    Motion for a resolution B10-0096/2024

    AI summary:A resolution on the case of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye, who was sentenced for reporting on alleged corruption. Parliament condemns the pressure on media and calls for his release and that of all political prisoners.

Timeline

Newest first.

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2856(RSP)