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Dogu Perinçek entrapped at European Court of Human Rights - Sarkis Shahinian
15:40 * 29.01.15
Sarkis Shahinian, General Secretary of the Swiss Parliamentary Group
Switzerland-Armenia and Honorary President of the Switzerland-Armenia
Association (SAA), believes that an expected ruling on the Perinçek v
Switzerland case by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the
Armenian side's favor stands a high chance.
Dogu Perinçek was entrapped at the hearing when he introduced himself
as a "big democrat" like Talaat Pasha, Mr Shahinian told Tert.am.
"Our right of appeal means that the judges that approved that ruling
realized that serious errors involving facts had been committed at the
previous sitting. Serious interpretation errors were committed, and 12
parties were afforded an opportunity to present their positions in
written form and insist on them. I think the written evidence was
weightier than hearing."
Geoffrey Robertson made an excellent speech. He showed who Dogu
Perinçek is. Perinçek himself was entrapped as he attempted to put
forward Talaat Pasha's principles, claiming he is a democrat and
champion of European values. It is like saying that Hitler was a great
democrat. He drew unacceptable parallels.
"So I can say we have quite good chances. On the other hand, we should
note that the Turkish side defended itself efficiently. I can say we
have fifty-fifty chances."
With respect to the opinions that Turkey is a politically and
economically powerful state, but it is a matter of moral choice for
state leaders where they should be present - at events marking the
Armenian Genocide centennial in Armenia or at events marking the
Battle of Gallipoli, in Turkey, Mr Shahinian said:
"Each state is pursuing its own interests. The problem is that
Armenia's positions in the international arena are much weaker than
Turkey's. Turks can submit their 'truth' to states and make them
support their [Turks] position. I mean the statement by the Swiss
foreign office last week."
It would be self-deception to expect a moral behavior under the
circumstances. Therefore, the Armenians side should afford itself
legal and historical opportunities, which requires determination, Mr
Shahinian said.
The Armenian Genocide is actually on the agenda. As to whether the
issue was addressed at the ECHR hearing, he said that the Armenian
side tried to raise the issue.
"However, it is a minefield. It is most difficult because, on the one
hand, the ECHR states that the legal wording of the Armenian massacres
is not of primary importance. On the other hand, it was what they
actually tried to do. That is, they were trying to replace tasks,
which is a dishonest approach."
Perinçek began his speech by citing Giordano Bruno, placing emphasis
on freedom of speech in Europe.
"This is the easiest way to act as a 'speaker.' One has to see his
real being to understand that he is actually a criminal and a cunning
person 'loyal' to freedom of expression."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/29/stepan-shahinyan/1573109
15:40 * 29.01.15
Sarkis Shahinian, General Secretary of the Swiss Parliamentary Group
Switzerland-Armenia and Honorary President of the Switzerland-Armenia
Association (SAA), believes that an expected ruling on the Perinçek v
Switzerland case by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the
Armenian side's favor stands a high chance.
Dogu Perinçek was entrapped at the hearing when he introduced himself
as a "big democrat" like Talaat Pasha, Mr Shahinian told Tert.am.
"Our right of appeal means that the judges that approved that ruling
realized that serious errors involving facts had been committed at the
previous sitting. Serious interpretation errors were committed, and 12
parties were afforded an opportunity to present their positions in
written form and insist on them. I think the written evidence was
weightier than hearing."
Geoffrey Robertson made an excellent speech. He showed who Dogu
Perinçek is. Perinçek himself was entrapped as he attempted to put
forward Talaat Pasha's principles, claiming he is a democrat and
champion of European values. It is like saying that Hitler was a great
democrat. He drew unacceptable parallels.
"So I can say we have quite good chances. On the other hand, we should
note that the Turkish side defended itself efficiently. I can say we
have fifty-fifty chances."
With respect to the opinions that Turkey is a politically and
economically powerful state, but it is a matter of moral choice for
state leaders where they should be present - at events marking the
Armenian Genocide centennial in Armenia or at events marking the
Battle of Gallipoli, in Turkey, Mr Shahinian said:
"Each state is pursuing its own interests. The problem is that
Armenia's positions in the international arena are much weaker than
Turkey's. Turks can submit their 'truth' to states and make them
support their [Turks] position. I mean the statement by the Swiss
foreign office last week."
It would be self-deception to expect a moral behavior under the
circumstances. Therefore, the Armenians side should afford itself
legal and historical opportunities, which requires determination, Mr
Shahinian said.
The Armenian Genocide is actually on the agenda. As to whether the
issue was addressed at the ECHR hearing, he said that the Armenian
side tried to raise the issue.
"However, it is a minefield. It is most difficult because, on the one
hand, the ECHR states that the legal wording of the Armenian massacres
is not of primary importance. On the other hand, it was what they
actually tried to do. That is, they were trying to replace tasks,
which is a dishonest approach."
Perinçek began his speech by citing Giordano Bruno, placing emphasis
on freedom of speech in Europe.
"This is the easiest way to act as a 'speaker.' One has to see his
real being to understand that he is actually a criminal and a cunning
person 'loyal' to freedom of expression."
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2015/01/29/stepan-shahinyan/1573109