DEM Party Criticizes Government's 'Framework Law' Amid Lack of Clarity

DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları has voiced strong criticism regarding the government's proposed "framework law," intended to address the Kurdish issue. Hatimoğulları stated that despite ruling party AKP's claims of reaching a consensus and finalizing the law, no text has been shared with her party. "I can say this very clearly: there is no text that has reached us. We do not know what is inside the law the AK Party aims to pass," she said.

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I can say this very clearly: there is no text that has reached us. We do not know what is inside the law the AK Party aims to pass.

The proposed law, which the government refers to as "Terror-Free Turkey," is reportedly expected in July. However, Hatimoğulları expressed skepticism, noting that previous announcements of its arrival have not materialized. With the parliamentary session nearing its close, she emphasized the urgency for the government to share any draft legislation this week, arguing that parliament should not adjourn before its passage.

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The law is said to come in July. But many times before it was said 'it will come' and it did not.

Hatimoğulları also condemned what she described as "operations" against the main opposition CHP, viewing them as a significant obstacle to peace in Turkey. She believes such actions sabotage the broader peace process, which requires the CHP's comprehensive support. The DEM Party co-chair highlighted the importance of the framework law as a potential legal and political step toward resolving the Kurdish question, referring to it as a "root law" that could foster further solutions.

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If they have a draft, they need to share it this week. Parliament should not close before this law is passed.

She recalled that during previous discussions, Abdullah Öcalan had prepared a "root law" proposal with several articles, which was shared with state representatives. While the exact text has not reached the DEM Party, they have been generally informed about its content. Hatimoğulları stressed that a genuine step towards a political and legal resolution of the Kurdish issue is paramount. She warned that if the upcoming law does not meet expectations or fails to accelerate disarmament and strengthen the political and legal ground, it will not contribute to the process.

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One of the most important obstacles to the social normalization of peace in Turkey is the operations carried out against the CHP.