European court criticizes Turkish judiciary

The European Court of Human Rights criticized Turkey's courts over the imprisonment of prominent philanthropist Osman Kavala, citing a "systemic problem" in the judiciary.

The ruling represents a significant rebuke of Turkey's legal system.

In a related development, an analysis detailed how Israel's Parliament Speaker Amir Ohana has repeatedly trampled parliamentary norms.

Both cases highlight concerns about democratic institutions and judicial independence in different contexts.