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June 1, 2024Review of Middle East Studies

Rule of Law Backsliding and Abusive Constitutionalism in Turkey

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SGSelin Bengi GümrükçüRutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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Analysis reveals how constitutional amendments enable authoritarian practices, undermining democracy and judicial independence in Turkey.

Key Points

  • Democratic backsliding is increasing in Turkey as abusive constitutionalism reshapes the state's framework.
  • Key amendments to Turkey's constitution have transformed it into a hybrid regime with authoritarian features.
  • Manipulating constitutional rules undermines key democratic principles like judicial independence and legislative oversight.
  • These changes highlight serious concerns for the future of democracy and rule of law in Turkey, promoting authoritarian governance.

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Selin Bengi Gümrükçü (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af659bad7bf08b1eae5771https://doi.org/10.1017/rms.2024.42
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