The Secularism Council filed a criminal complaint against Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç for issuing an arrest warrant against Diamond Tema. The Parliament stated that the minister violated the Constitution’s principle of secularism and committed a crime.
Political Use of the Judicial Device
In the statement made by the Secularism Assembly, it was emphasized that the political power and its spokesmen used the judicial apparatus as a stick. The Parliament stated that those who act contrary to the Constitution are protected, but attempts are made to punish those who defend the principle of secularism.
Abuse of the Minister of Justice
It was stated that Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç’s request for Diamond Tema to be punished by imposing his own religious belief was against the Constitution and the law. The Secularism Council stated that the minister committed a crime and gave instructions to the judicial authorities.
Effects on Social Structure
In the statement of the Secularism Council, it was emphasized that anti-secular attitudes harm the social structure. The Parliament stated that behavior contrary to the principle of secularism creates intolerance and discrimination in society.
Secularism Assembly
Ankara
