Istanbul 's AKP rejects a proposed ban on the country 's ruling party . seven of seven justices voted to ban the party but seven votes were needed . The penalties will apply to funds the AKP was to receive next year , meaning it will get about 23 million Turkish lira , or just over $ 19 million -- according to Turkey 's treasury . Constitutional Court will face a financial penalty rather than being forced to close .
Istanbul 's AKP rejects a proposed ban on the country 's ruling party . seven of seven justices voted to ban the party but seven votes were needed . Constitutional Court will face a financial penalty rather than being forced to close .