The constitutional changes would remove restrictions barring Erdogan from being elected to parliament because of a 1999 conviction and jail sentence for promoting religious intolerance.According to Turkey's constitution, only a member of parliament may become prime minister.
Amendamentele constitutionale ar elimina restrictiile care il impiedica pe Erdogan sa fie ales in Parlament datorita unei condamnari cu inchisoarea pe care acesta a suferit-o in 1999 pentru promovarea intolerantei religioase. Potrivit Constitutiei Turciei, numai membrii Parlamentului pot prelua functia de premier.