Akın Gürlek

Akın Gürlek is a Turkish jurist and politician currently serving as the Minister of Justice of Turkey, a position he has held since February 2026. A graduate of Marmara University Faculty of Law, Gürlek previously served as a judge in various regions and as the Chief Public Prosecutor of Istanbul. Throughout his judicial career, he presided over several high-profile and controversial political trials, including cases involving journalists, activists, and opposition figures. His tenure as a judge was marked by significant public debate regarding his rulings and his approach to judicial independence.