TÜSİAD Press Release – June 1st, 2013

While the preparation of a new and civilian Constitution and the peace process to end the violence and terrorism create great hopes, what is expected is paving the way for confidence building measures and policies that enhance the fundamental rights and freedom including the right to protest. This is the precondition of the ongoing process for a new Constitution and the social peace. The responsibility rests upon all of us.

The use of excessive force and intolerant intervention to the demonstrations starting in Taksim Gezi Park and spreading from there, did not only disturb the public conscience, but also proved to be detrimental to the efforts to develop a social consensus.

As the need for a social consensus is at its peak these days, we appeal to all public administrators and all parties concerned to develop a responsible and transparent consultation.