“Disinformation law”: Journalists accused of “spreading information”
Article 217/A of the Turkish Criminal Code, which entered into force in 2022 with assurances that it would not be used against journalists, has become one of the most frequently used tools in investigations, arrests, and imprisonments targeting journalists
One law, a thousand violations: An analysis of anti-LGBTQI+ legislation through the lens of legality and the prohibition of discrimination
The anti-LGBTQI+ draft bill, framed under the guise of “public morality,” poses a direct threat to individual rights and freedoms by openly violating both the principle of legality in criminal law and the prohibition of discrimination
One law, a thousand violations: Legal attacks on LGBTQI+ and human rights in Turkey
The 11th Judicial Package includes provisions that explicitly criminalize LGBTQI+ existence. The regulation, which prescribes penalties for gender reassignment and forced sterilization, stands in clear violation of both the Constitution and international law
Media Self-Regulation in Turkey: Challenges, Opportunities, Suggestions
What significant challenges do media organizations in Turkey face in setting up independent and effective self-regulation mechanisms? Why were models such as Press Councils and Ombudsmanship unsuccessful? The Media Self-Regulation book offers an up-to-date and detailed examination of the subject.
