Research Article

A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT

Number: 74 May 31, 2024
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A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT

Abstract

The Independence Courts, which carried out trials within the framework of ensuring the authority of the Turkish Grand National Assembly during the years of the War of Independence, continued their activities to ensure the establishment of the Turkish Revolution after the adoption of the Republican regime. As a matter of fact, in an environment where disagreements about developments such as the abolition of the Sultanate, the proclamation of the Republic and the abolition of the Caliphate deepened, the Sheikh Said Rebellion, which led to the establishment of the Eastern Independence Court, broke out. Fethi (Okyar), who was criticized for being passive in taking measures against the rebellion, resigned and İsmet (İnönü) Pasha was appointed to form the new government. On March 4, 1925, when the new government was formed, the Law on Recognition of Sukuk, which gave extraordinary powers to the government, was passed by the Parliament. After the approval of the Takrir-i Sükûn Law, the government's proposal to establish two separate Independence Courts, one in Ankara and the other in the rebellion zone, was also accepted. On March 7, 1925, the election of the president, prosecutor and member was held for both Independence Courts by the Turkish Grand National Assembly. As a result of the election, Hacim Muhiddin (Çarıklı) became the President of the Eastern Independence Court, Ahmed Süreyya (Örgeevren) became the Prosecutor, Ali Saib (Ursavaş), Avni (Doğan) and Lütfi Müfid (Özdeş) set off to Diyarbakır on 12 April 1925 and started their work. The court, according to the Law of Takrir-i Sükûn, was going to make judgments about reaction, rebellion, movements and publications that wanted to disrupt the peace and security of the country. The Eastern Independence Court, which continued its duty by traveling around the region, especially in Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Malatya and Urfa, had the authority to implement its decisions. The task of the Eastern Independence Court, which continued its activities for around two years with six-month extensions, was terminated with the Assembly Decision dated March 7, 1927.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of The Republic of Turkiye

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 31, 2024

Submission Date

April 30, 2024

Acceptance Date

May 24, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 74

APA
Unat, K. (2024). A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT. Atatürk Yolu Dergisi, 74, 215-225. https://doi.org/10.46955/ankuayd.1475785
AMA
1.Unat K. A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT. JOAY. 2024;(74):215-225. doi:10.46955/ankuayd.1475785
Chicago
Unat, Kadri. 2024. “A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT”. Atatürk Yolu Dergisi, nos. 74: 215-25. https://doi.org/10.46955/ankuayd.1475785.
EndNote
Unat K (May 1, 2024) A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT. Atatürk Yolu Dergisi 74 215–225.
IEEE
[1]K. Unat, “A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT”, JOAY, no. 74, pp. 215–225, May 2024, doi: 10.46955/ankuayd.1475785.
ISNAD
Unat, Kadri. “A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT”. Atatürk Yolu Dergisi. 74 (May 1, 2024): 215-225. https://doi.org/10.46955/ankuayd.1475785.
JAMA
1.Unat K. A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT. JOAY. 2024;:215–225.
MLA
Unat, Kadri. “A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT”. Atatürk Yolu Dergisi, no. 74, May 2024, pp. 215-2, doi:10.46955/ankuayd.1475785.
Vancouver
1.Kadri Unat. A SHORT EVALUATION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONING, AND TRIAL PROCEDURES OF THE EASTERN INDEPENDENCE COURT. JOAY. 2024 May 1;(74):215-2. doi:10.46955/ankuayd.1475785