Sedat Turkmen Report
This report examines the death of former police officer Sedat Türkmen, who was shot and killed during a police pursuit in Edirne on 6 January 2023. It assesses the circumstances surrounding the use of firearms, inconsistencies identified in the available records and statements, and the case under Turkish law and Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The report emphasizes the principles of necessity and proportionality in the use of lethal force and calls for an effective, independent and impartial investigation into the incident.