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Court dismisses Albayrak's suit against law professor over 'Paradise Papers' articles
Court dismisses Albayrak's suit against law professor over 'Paradise Papers' articles
Serhat Albayrak, the brother of President Erdoğan's son-in-law, had sued Prof. Akdeniz for sharing a court order banning a news article about his offshore accounts in Malta.
23 September 2021 Hikmet Adal
Pro-AKP media boss sues professor for tweeting about censorship of Paradise Papers report
Pro-AKP media boss sues professor for tweeting about censorship of Paradise Papers report
Serhat Albayrak demands 100,000 for damages from Prof. Akdeniz after an incident of "blockception," where reports about censorship are also censored.
25 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’
ECTHR CONVICTS TURKEY
‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the broadcasting and publication ban imposed on the news regarding the Parliamentary investigation launched against four ministers for “corruption” violated freedom of expression.
5 May 2021 Hikmet Adal
Turkey's new social media bill aimed at 'silencing dissenting voices and making money'
Turkey's new social media bill aimed at 'silencing dissenting voices and making money'
Prof. Yaman Akdeniz and lecturer Gökhan Ahi have commented on the government's new social media bill.
22 July 2020 Hikmet Adal
‘Will Hosts be Responsible for Social Media Messages Posted by Guests?’
FACEBOOK RULING BY COURT OF CASSATION
‘Will Hosts be Responsible for Social Media Messages Posted by Guests?’
The Court of Cassation has ruled that not only the person who posted insulting messages on Facebook, but also the owner of the line that the computer connected to Internet shall pay non-pecuniary damages.
6 January 2020 Hikmet Adal
Radio and Television Supreme Council Authorized to Inspect Online Broadcasts
Radio and Television Supreme Council Authorized to Inspect Online Broadcasts
With the latest legal amendment published on the Official Gazette, the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has been authorized to inspect online broadcasts, including the news websites broadcasting news from abroad.
1 August 2019
Access to 54 Thousand 903 Websites Blocked in Turkey in 2018
REPORT ON BLOCKED WEBSITES RELEASED IN ENGLISH
Access to 54 Thousand 903 Websites Blocked in Turkey in 2018
The Freedom of Expression Association has released the English version of its report on blocked websites, news articles and social media content from Turkey. Accordingly, access to 54 thousand 903 websites was blocked in Turkey in 2018.
22 July 2019
Yaman Akdeniz: I Think Atilla Taş Sent from Silivri Prison to Kocaeli Upon Instruction
Yaman Akdeniz: I Think Atilla Taş Sent from Silivri Prison to Kocaeli Upon Instruction
Speaking to bianet about the judicial process of Atilla Taş, Prof. Dr. Akdeniz has stated that they submitted a request for his release, emphasizing that a verdict of release on probation can be given for Taş since he has less than a year to serve in prison.
5 February 2019 Ekin Karaca
Atilla Taş Arrested Again
Atilla Taş Arrested Again
Atilla Taş, who was detained for the execution of his previously upheld prison sentence of 3 years, 1 month and 15 days, has been arrested and sent to prison.
9 November 2018 Ekin Karaca
TGC 2016 Freedom of Press Awards Granted to their Winners
TGC 2016 Freedom of Press Awards Granted to their Winners
The TGC Freedom of Press Awards were granted to IMC TV cameraperson Refik Tekin, Prof. Dr. Yaman Akdeniz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerem Altıparmak in the individuals category, and to the Coalition of International Freedom of Press Organisations in the foundations category.
19 August 2016
Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicates Columbia Award to Academics
Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicates Columbia Award to Academics
Assist. Prof. Dr. Altıparmak, Prof. Dr. Akdeniz, and lawyer Cengiz awarded the prize of 2016 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Award have been presented with their award. In the ceremony in which Altıparmak and Akdeniz attended, the award has been dedicated to academics advocating peace.
5 April 2016
Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicate Columbia Award to Academics
Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicate Columbia Award to Academics
Assist. Prof. Dr. Altıparmak, Prof. Dr. Akdeniz, and lawyer Cengiz awarded the prize of 2016 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Award have been presented with their award. In the ceremony in which Altıparmak and Akdeniz attended, the award has been dedicated to academics advocating peace.
5 April 2016
“No Legal Base for Investigations into Academics”
“No Legal Base for Investigations into Academics”
Prof. Dr. Akdeniz has commented on investigations launched into academics signing declaration entitled “We will not be a party to this crime”.
5 February 2016 Beyza Kural
Internet Traffic Data Gathering Ability Brought to Constitutional Court
Internet Traffic Data Gathering Ability Brought to Constitutional Court
Two cyber rights advocates brought a recent amendment on Turkey’s Telecommunication Authorities’ ability to gather data regarding internet traffic.
30 September 2014
YouTube At Last!
YouTube At Last!
Turkey lifted its YouTube ban dated March 27 following the Constitutional Court’s decision on May 29 stating, “The access ban on Youtube is a rights violation.”
3 June 2014
National Search Engine to Protect Citizens from Google!
National Search Engine to Protect Citizens from Google!
Transport Minister Binali Yıldırım said the United States has access to all information flowing from Turkish citizens due to companies like Google and Yahoo and announced the introduction of a national search engine instead, while Prof. Yaman Akdeniz questioned the wisdom behind such an initiative.
15 June 2012 Ekin Karaca
Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System
Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System
On 25 May, the Internet Committee organizes a meeting with non-governmental organizations, public representatives and experts to discuss the much disputed internet filter system. The application is going to be enforced on 22 August.
25 May 2011 Ekin Karaca
138 Words Banned from the Internet
INTERNET CENSORSHIP
138 Words Banned from the Internet
The Telecommunication Communication Presidency banned 138 words and terms from the internet. The list also includes words used in everyday life. The number of access bans is expected to increase; also food home delivery sites or football supporters' clubs will be affected.
29 April 2011 Ekin Karaca
Turkey's Homework on Cybercrime
Turkey's Homework on Cybercrime
Yaman Akdeniz from the Bilgi University School of Law appreciated Turkey's decision to sign the European Convention on Cyber Crimes. However, Akdeniz emphasized that this was not enough, saying that the protection of individual data should be implemented in domestic law.
12 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
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