ANKARA - ''There is no serious deficiencies in Anti-Terrorism Law. However, if there are difficulties in fight against terrorism, custody periods can be extended,'' said Burhan Kuzu, Chairman of Constitutional Commission of Turkish Parliament.
Upon questions about Anti-Terrorism Law, Kuzu told reporters, ''several amendments were made on the law (which was adopted in 1991) but its essence was not changed.''
''Custody period was 30 days in 1970s. This period was reduced to 15 days and then to 7 days. Today, the custody period is 4 days. This period is accepted by European Court of Human Rights. Perhaps this period can be extended in collective crimes. If there is any difficulty in fight against terrorism, period of custody can be extended,'' said Kuzu.