Turkish President Abdullah Gul in an interview with La Republica said that the constitutional referendum held on Sunday 12 September 2010, opened a new chapter in the history of the country.
According to Turkish media, the ruling Justice and Development Party proposed the constitutional changes in the parliament. 58 percent voted in favor of the changes and 41.98 percent of the members opposed it.
Overall turnout was 77.55 percent, most of which came from the areas densely populated with the Kurdish minority.
The package of constitutional amendments adopted in May 2010 by the Turkish Parliament, considered 26 changes in the existing constitution that was adopted after a military coup in 1980. The present changes relate to the reform of the justice system, particularly the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors. It also provides for instituting criminal proceedings against the military personnel in civilian courts and delegating the responsibility for filing a case for the dissolution of political parties from the Court of Appeal of the Parliament. The constitutional reform also introduces the institution of Ombudsman.
This is really a big change that is going to effect the political system of Turkey. It will also reduce the interference of the military in politics of the country. This will strengthen the democracy in the country. Hopefully with better democratic profile, Turkey is likely to play more positive and effective role in promotin global peace.
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