Even though MEPs acknowledge that the new Penal Code (in force since 2005) substantially strengthens the basic rights of women, they also note with concern that (unsuccessful) attempts have been made to repeal legislation on women's rights.
Tas aicina Turcijas valdību un Komisiju cīņai ar vardarbību piešķirt prioritāti un atvērt īpašus augstas drošības patvērumus, arī valsts dienvidaustrumos.