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Turkey amends laws to allow multiple lawyer associations

| July 10, 2020 11:30 PM

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s parliament has passed controversial legislation amending laws governing attorneys and bar associations, despite protests from critics who say the move could limit the independence of lawyers and reduce the professional associations’ clout.

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