Turkey’s new media law is criticized
“Fake informationThe lack of clear definition of the concept has caused concern of the opposition and human rights activists
in Turkey deputies approved the new media law. The law states that “false information” up to 3 years for publication imprisonment punishment is provided. According to human rights groups, this law will limit freedom of expression ahead of elections scheduled for next year.
The law approved on the evening of October 13 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan judge nominated his party and ultra-nationalist allies in parliament. A day ago, PACE Turkey called the authorities not to accept the law.
The law states that journalists and social media users considered “fake” by the authorities information they can be punished with imprisonment for up to 3 years. We are talking about “false” information about “internal and external security of the country, public order, public health”.
The lack of clear definition of “false information” caused concern of the opposition and human rights activists.
“Today is another black day for online freedom of expression and press freedom in Turkey.” – Regional researcher of human rights organization Amnesty International South Star said.
“These new measures allow the government, which has increasingly controlled the media in recent years, to further censor and silence critical voices before the upcoming elections in Turkey, also under the name of fighting disinformation.” – Yıldız added to his words.
Social who called the media a threat to democracy Erdogan in the next election 20 may face stiff resistance to his rule that has been going on for years.