The Turkish Establishment is trying to find a solution to the problem of a notorious speech for the defense sent to the European Court of Human Rights. The speech deals with the Hrant Dink murder case.

In an interview with CNNturk, Interior Minister of Turkey Beşir Atalay stated that the Turkish authorities intend to recall the speech on the Hrant Dink murder case. According to him, a new speech will be agreed with Dink’s family.

The speech, which caused a stir in Turkey, has been discussed by the Turkish ministers of the interior, foreign affairs and justice. Turkish Premier Recep Erdogan joined the discussions. A decision changing the speech was made.

A few days ago the Turkish press reported the European Court of Human Rightjs found Turkey guilty of failing to prevent the assassination of Editor of the Agos newspaper Hrant Dink and conduct a proper investigation to disclose the crime. The European Court intends to publish its verdict in the press this September.

Hrant Dink was accused of violating notorious Article 301 of the Turkish criminal code, “insulting Turkishness.” As it turned out later, both police and gendarmerie were well informed of the planned crime.

Turkish officials’ actions show they expected the European Court of Human Rights to sustain Hrant Dink’s family claim. To justify themselves, Turkish officials issued certain statements.

During his visit to Baku the Turkish President stated the Government had not taken necessary measures to prevent the crime. A few days later he invited Dink’s brother to his residence.

Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu tried to justify himself by stating he had not been informed of or signed the speech for the defense the Turkish Government sent to the European Court. In that document Dink was described as a neonazi.