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Turkey court hears AKP case
Turkey's constitutional court is hearing evidence from the country's chief prosecutor in a case which calls for the ruling party to be outlawed for violating the principle of secularism enshrined in the constitution.
Tuesday, 01 July 2008 18:45
The AKP rejects the charges, saying that the case was politically motivated.
Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya, the prosecutor, appeared before the judges in a closed session on Tuesday to present his arguments as to why the AKP should be outlawed,.
A defence team representing AKP is set to address the 11-judge tribunal on Thursday behind closed doors.
After the hearings stage, a court-appointed rapporteur will prepare a non-binding report on what verdict the judges should give.
The court will then set a date to debate the case behind closed doors and reach a verdict.
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