Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek announced that the 13th Judicial Package will come to the Turkish Grand National Assembly after the budget negotiations. Stating that they attach great importance to the social media law, Minister Gürlek said that the package will include regulations regarding fraud crimes and social media use. Emphasizing their sensitivity towards the protection of personal data, Gürlek also made statements about accelerating trial processes and applying new criteria in the appointment of judges and prosecutors.
Minister Gürlek, who met with the Nevşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation at Ankara Judge House, was accompanied by Nevşehir Governor Hüseyin Kök, AK Party Nevşehir Deputy Süleyman Özgün, Nevşehir Chief Public Prosecutor Adem Çalış and Nevşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mehmet Ali Öbekli.
Expressing his satisfaction in coming together with his fellow citizens, Gürlek said, "No one can give up the land of their birth. It is the land where we were born. I am always with you. Not only as the Minister of Justice, but as your brother."
SOCIAL MEDIA LAW IS IN THE 13TH JUDICIAL PACKAGE
Minister Gürlek, who listened to the demands of the delegation members and answered their questions, made statements regarding the 13th Judicial Package.
Stating that the social media law is among the issues he prioritizes, Gürlek said:
"Especially the social media law is an issue that we attach great importance to. Hopefully, this 13th Judicial Package will come to the Parliament after the budget negotiations. Hopefully, that issue will come up there with the discretion of our MPs. Of course, we are sensitive about personal data here."
Emphasizing that personal information should remain confidential, Gürlek pointed out that personal information captured in some social media applications can be sold. He stated that, as the Ministry, they attach importance to the protection of personal data.
NEW CRITERIA IN APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES AND PROSECUTORS
Minister Gürlek also touched upon the efforts to speed up the trial processes and said that the time spent in the courthouse corridors reduces the trust in justice.
Stating that they benefit from artificial intelligence-supported systems, Gürlek explained that the performances of judges and prosecutors are evaluated through the unit established within the General Directorate of Information Technology.
Gürlek stated that criteria such as professional success, accuracy of decisions and conclusion of cases within a reasonable time will be taken into account in the appointment and promotion of judges and prosecutors, and said:
"Our judge prosecutors will now be appointed according to the criteria of performance and professional success and the criterion of completing their cases within a reasonable time, or the higher authority, the titled authority will request them accordingly. Hopefully, some cases will be discussed in the 13th Judicial Package in order to be completed in a short time."
IT AIMS TO SHORTEN THE TIMES IN DIVORCE AND BUSINESS CASES
Stating that they are aware of the citizens' dissatisfaction with the long trials, Gürlek stated that they have taken important steps to speed up the judicial processes since he took office.
Noting that efforts are being carried out to finalize divorce and business cases in a shorter time, Minister Gürlek reminded that citizens can get information about judicial processes via the Alo Justice 135 line.
Stating that they came to office to serve the nation under the leadership of President Erdoğan, Gürlek said, "We are the servants of our nation."
CALL FOR INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT IN NEVŞEHİR
Stating that Nevşehir has significant advantages in terms of its location, transportation facilities and proximity to Ankara, Minister Gürlek said that new investments should be brought to the city.
Referring to the importance of establishing industrial facilities, factories and business centers in Nevşehir, Gürlek emphasized that investors should be encouraged and new employment areas should be created.
Drawing attention to the city's cultural and historical values as well as its tourism potential, Gürlek stated that studies are being carried out to increase the social and sports activities of young people. He stated that efforts are being made to increase additional domestic and international flight flights in order to facilitate transportation to Nevşehir.
