On Tuesday, American Bar Association President Paulette Brown released the following statement regarding the recent incidents in Turkey:
"The American Bar Association expresses concern about the attempted coup in Turkey and supports Turkey's right to defend its democratically elected government.
"The ABA calls on the government of Turkey to ensure respect for the rule of the law as it restores order. While uncertain times can bring about confusion, justice in accordance with procedural safeguards are an integral part of any democracy. We respectfully ask the government of Turkey to ensure fairness and impartiality in accordance with its own laws and international standards as it responds to the crisis."
Published: Thu, Jul 21, 2016
