İstiklal Mahkemeleri

Transcription of the minutes of the Independence Tribunals pendance which were active in the period 1920-1927. The Independence Tribunals were eight special courts fonuded during the Turkish War of Independence to prosecute those who were against the system of the government. They were located in Ankara, Eskisehir, Konya, Isparta, Sivas, Kastamonu, Pozanti, and Diyarbakir. All but the Ankara court were terminated in 1921. After the law authorizing the Independence Courts was passed, the former Commander of Turkish Armed Forces, General Ismet Inönü, proposed founding 14 Independence Courts. Only 7 courts were established, as it was felt that there would not be enough cases to justify fourteen courts. One month after the establishment of the courts, another court in Diyarbakir was established, bringing the total number to eight. After the end of the war, many felt that the Courts were no longer needed. Although the government hoped to extend the life of the Courts, opposition pressure led to the closure of seven of the Independence Courts in 1921. Only the Ankara State Independence Court was left operational until 1927. Previous volumes can also be supplied. HB / Large / 3 kg.