Advisory Parliament of Turkey

The Advisory Parliament existed from 15 October 1981 to 6 November 1983. It was established by the military rule of 1980 Turkish coup d'état.^[1] 120 MPs were representatives of the provinces and 40 MPs were appointed by the military rule.

Main parliamentary milestones

Some of the important events in the history of the parliament are the following:^[2]

Background: Between the 16th term and the Advisory Parliament

• 13 September 1980 – Following the coup, Kenan Evren became the head of the state (president). Military rule (MGK) replaced the parliament
• 21 September – Bülent Ulusu formed the 44th government of Turkey
• 27 October 1980 – Provisional constitution
• 30 June 1981 – Military rule (MGK) which exercised legislation passed law about the advisory parliament
• 15 October 1981 – The names of the Advisory parliament MPs were announced
• 16 October 1981 – All former political parties were closed by the military rule

During the Advisory Parliament

• 23 October 1981 – Sadi Irmak, a former prime minister was elected as the speaker of the parliament in the first session of the parliament
• 7 November 1982 – Referendum on the new constitution (accepted)
• 8 November 1982 – According to new constitution Kenan Evren became the 7th president of Turkey
• 8 April 1983 – New election law
• 15 May 1983 – Nationalist Democracy Party (MDP) was founded by Turgut Sunalp
• 21 May 1983 – Three new parties; Motherland Party (ANAP by Turgut Özal, Great Turkey Party by Fethi Esener and Populist Party by Necdet Calp were founded
• 26 May 1983 – Social democracy Party (SODEP) was founded by Erdal İnönü
• 6 November 1983 – General election

References

1. Parliament page
2. Türkiye'nin 75 Yılı; Tempo Yayıncılık, İstanbul

Preceded by 16th Parliament of Turkey	Advisory Parliament of Turkey Sadi Irmak 15 October 1981 – 6 December 1983	Succeeded by 17th Parliament of Turkey