A Turkish parliamentary commission has recommended reforms to support a renewed peace process with the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party, but ties any legal step to verified disarmament by the group. On Wednesday, the commission backed a temporary legal measure to reintegrate members who renounce violence. It also urged wider free speech protections and a review of media laws. The report calls for releasing elderly or sick prisoners. It says nonviolent acts should not face terrorism charges. It also urges an end to state-appointed trustees to replace mayors removed from office. The report doesn't recommend a blanket amnesty or parole for PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.
