I am committed to protecting the fundamental rights of my clients, particularly those at risk of ill-treatment. I recently obtained interim measures from the United Nations Committee Against Torture (UN CAT) for a Turkish family of four whose asylum application was rejected by an EU Member State.

The Importance of Interim Measures

The UN Committee Against Torture provides interim measures to prevent potentially irreversible harm while it considers the details of a case. I argued that my clients faced a real risk of persecution, torture or inhumane treatment if returned to Turkey. The Committee agreed and issued interim measures to temporarily halt the deportation process until a full review of each situation could be conducted.

These measure means that my clients will not be forcibly returned to Turkey while their cases are pending before the Committee. It provides them with a chance to remain in their current location and have their circumstances properly assessed.

My Approach

I represented my clients by filing individual complaints to the UN Committee Against Torture, laying out the risks they faced if deported. I presented evidence relating to their personal situations as well as the current climate in Turkey, focusing on their potential vulnerability.

The UN CAT’s decision to grant interim measures reflects a recognition of the risks my clients face, and the importance of ensuring that their cases receive thorough consideration before any deportation action is taken.

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