Amal Clooney reminds ECHR about Hrant Dink's murder
The hearings of “Perinçek vs. Switzerland” case at the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights are over, Armenpress reports. The source says the ECHR will announce a verdict in relation to the case within 6-8 months. During the trial, attorney Jeffrey Robertson emphasized the fact that the modern world has to live freely without hatred and discrimination. In his speech, Robertson referred to Talaat Pasha as the Turkish Hitler. Amal Clooney, who was representing the interests of Armenia, spoke about the gloomy picture of freedom of speech in Turkey and human rights violations. She also touched upon the murder of Hrant Dink, emphasizing the fact that it was committed by Turk nationalists. While the Court was hearing the case, Armenians and Turks were holding a protest in front of the ECHR building. Dozens of police officers and police cars were keeping order in the vicinity of the building. The supporters of the Armenian side were screaming “1915 Never Again” and “It Is Time”. Doğu Perinçek, Chairman of the Turkish Workers’ Party, was the first to speak during the first session that began at 12:15 Yerevan time. According to rules, the next speakers will be the delegations of Switzerland (as the defendant), as well as the delegations of Armenia and Turkey involved in the case as the third parties. Plenipotentiary Representative of the Government of Armenia at the European Court of Human Rights Gevorg Kostanyan, as well as two international lawyers representing Armenia’s interests at the ECHR, Amal Clooney and Jeffrey Robertson represent the Armenian side at the ECHR.
