Call for effective investigation into Rojin Kabaiş case from Diyarbakır Bar Association

The Diyarbakır Bar Association Women's Rights Center issued an important public statement evaluating the Rojin Kabaiş investigation, which is currently on the agenda and followed closely by the public. This written statement not only raises awareness regarding the concrete incident but also brings with it concerns regarding the supremacy of law and the continuity of justice. The Center emphasized that the delays experienced in the investigation file process actually imply the factual delay of the delivery of justice. This situation draws attention to the importance of time in legal processes and how vital a role temporary restrictions or precautions play.

The focal point of the statement consists of the determinations that justice is a mechanism working like a clock and that any stoppage in the functioning of this mechanism can lead to irreparable rights violations. The Diyarbakır Bar Association Women's Rights Center underlined that justice is not merely a virtue or a goal, but a social contract that must be fulfilled timely and completely. It was stated that the investigation needs to be concluded as soon as possible; otherwise, the file might face legal risks such as the statute of limitations or a change in the nature of the lawsuit. This determination, frequently voiced by jurists and human rights defenders, carries a classic warning quality regarding the speed of judicial processes.

The fundamental purpose of the request directed to the relevant authorities is to ensure the investigation is conducted effectively, away from pursuit, and with full independence. The Diyarbakır Bar Association wants the investigation to be conducted not only according to legal provisions but also with an approach that is distant from partiality, transparent, and participatory. The obligation to investigate effectively requires a positive activity load to elucidate possible crimes, beyond the state's negative obligation. In this context, the center called upon law enforcement and the prosecution to take steps to elucidate all aspects of the incident, collect evidence, and protect the rights of the victim (or suspect).

The file in question and the delays experienced carry symbolic importance not only beyond a legal discussion but also for the struggle for gender equality and women's rights. The special involvement of the Women's Rights Center in the matter shows that the Rojin Kabaiş case is viewed as a part of the issue of women's assurance and protection before the law. The follow-up and conclusion of such cases serve as an indicator that will affect other women's confidence in the legal system. Furthermore, failure to resolve the investigation within a temporary period may cause an irreversible loss of trust in the public conscience and the relatives of the victim.

Consequently, the Diyarbakır Bar Association Women's Rights Center reminded once again with the published statement that justice being local, universal, and even the most important building block of a democratic societal order. The call for the investigation to be conducted without delay and effectively is a legitimate expectation that must be met as a requirement of the rule of law principle. This warning is an important step taken to prevent the event from being forgotten or pushed aside. Jurists and non-governmental organizations declared that the fate of the file will be followed closely and all legal avenues necessary for the manifestation of justice will be applied.