Turkish Voters Approve Constitutional Changes That Will Pack Court To Approve More Religious Accommodation

In Turkey yesterday, a 58% vote of the electorate approved a package of constitutional changes. Among them were ones that increase the number of judges on the country's Constitutional Court and give Parliament a greater say in appointing judges.  Yesterday's Toronto Globe & Mail reports that these changes pave the way for appointment of judges who will not strike down legislation accommodating religious practices, such as giving women the right to wear head scarves in universities.