Eastern Mediterranean University Law Faculty organised a symposium in memory of Late Law Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Esin Konanç on the 6th anniversary of her passing. Entitled “The Harmonisation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Law with the European Union Law and European Human Rights System”, the symposium took place at EMU Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tahiroğlu Hall on Friday, 25 December 2015.
The program commenced with the presentation of Prof. Dr. Esin Konanç’s biography, Turkish national anthem and the opening addresses of Law Faculty Acting Dean Prof. Dr. Metin Gürkanlar.
Following Gürkanlar, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam expressed the university’s sadness in the passing of Prof. Dr. Konanç as a prominent member of the academic staff. Extending his appreciation to Law Faculty for the organisation of an event as such, Prof. Dr. Osam added that the university will keep the memory of Prof. Dr. Konanç alive. Vice Rector for Promotion Prof. Dr. Hasan Amca was also present at the event opening.
Taking place under the moderatorship of Prof. Dr. Kudret Özersay, the first session hosted discussions on TRNC Constitution, Federation, the European Human Rights System, Conscientious Objection, Transparent Administration and Harmonisation of the TRNC Constitution, Election System and Political Representation.
The second session which took place under the moderatorship of Prof. Dr. Turgut Turhan at 1:30 p.m. hosted presentations on the ‘Evaluation of the Negotiation Process in the Light of Lisbon Treaty’, TRNC Labour Law, European Citizenship Agreement and TRNC Citizenship Law.
