This week in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the General Assembly and commission work will begin on Tuesday. The 'Turkish Red Crescent Law Proposal', which includes regulations regarding the Red Crescent, will be discussed at the General Assembly. According to the offer; The activities of the association will be made more effective.
In this context, the activity purpose of the association is defined as 'relieving the deficiencies of those in need through the Turkish Red Crescent, without any discrimination within the framework of international law and the agreements to which Türkiye is a party, eliminating the negativities experienced by citizens in situations such as disasters, emergencies and war, preventing diseases and improving health conditions.' In addition, no other legal entity can be established with the rights and obligations granted to the association in line with international agreements. The Red Crescent will also be able to use the names 'Turkish Red Crescent', 'Turkish Red Crescent Association', 'Turkish Red Crescent Society' and 'Red Crescent'. The name, flag and emblem of the association will be deemed to be a sign of neutrality and protection, benefiting from all rights and immunities accepted by international agreements.
IT WILL ACT AS A 'MEDIATOR'
The name, flag and emblem of the Turkish Red Crescent cannot be used by natural and legal persons, excluding organizations by the Turkish Red Crescent, for any purpose without permission. It will carry out the activities of visiting the places where prisoners of war and civilians are held, monitoring the conditions, ensuring family communication, investigating the missing and delivering humanitarian aid, and will serve as an intermediary in prisoner exchanges and family reunions, by consulting the Red Crescent and relevant public institutions and organizations. In order to fulfill this duty, the Turkish Red Crescent will be able to access the necessary data of real persons within the framework of the protocols it will make with the relevant public institutions and organizations. Data access in this context will only be made by authorized persons to the extent required by the task.
COMPENSATION TO PERSONNEL DURING EXTRAORDINARY PERIODS
With the proposal, the principles, purpose of establishment, duties, organizational structure and similar regulations of the Red Crescent will be regulated by statute. The statute will be approved by the President. On the other hand; Compensation will be paid to Red Crescent personnel working in times of emergency, disaster, war and conflict. With the proposal, the 'Social Assistance and Solidarity Encouragement Law' is being amended. In this context, in the provinces where Red Crescent branches and representations are located, the Red Crescent provincial central branch president and district branch heads will also be members of the social assistance and solidarity foundation board of trustees. With the proposal, the rights and exemptions of the Red Crescent are also stipulated. Accordingly, in order to strengthen national disaster management capacity, ensure supply security, accelerate response processes, eliminate needs and grievances, prevent diseases and improve health conditions in disasters and emergencies and disaster preparedness and extraordinary periods, first aid services, disaster logistics services and products and services for temporary shelter produced by the Turkish Red Crescent and its economic enterprises, subsidiaries or companies will be evaluated within the scope of strategic procurement. These purchases can be procured directly from the Turkish Red Crescent or from the Turkish Red Crescent's economic enterprises, affiliates or companies, without being subject to the Public Procurement Law. These purchases will be made within the framework of coordination and protocols to be carried out between the relevant ministry and the Turkish Red Crescent, taking into account the scope, urgency and level of need of the disaster or emergency, within the framework of the principles of transparency, competition, equal treatment, public control, meeting the needs under appropriate conditions and on time, and efficient use of resources. At the Grand National Assembly of Turkey General Assembly, elections will also be held for 2 members of the Personal Data Protection Board.
COMMISSION AGENDA
The Planning and Budget Commission will discuss the 'Law Proposal on Certain Investment Funds Decided to be Liquidated', which includes regulations regarding the payment and liquidation of the funds. On the other hand, the European Union Harmonization Commission will meet on Tuesday to listen to the vice president elections and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials. In addition to the General Assembly and commission work, group meetings of the political parties that have groups in the Parliament will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Group deputy chairmen of the parties will also hold press conferences on current issues.
