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2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of related offences. In addition, all media-related cases should be dealt with by the respective institutions in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression and media freedom. All media related cases should be dealt with in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
As previously recommended, the authorities should refrain from applying anti-terrorism legislation to prosecute journalists based solely on the content of their reporting. Defamation, libel, and insult of state officials should be decriminalized. Media outlets should be able to operate free from intimidation or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The public broadcaster should adhere to the legal requirements and ensure equitable, fair and impartial campaign coverage, including on news and paid advertisement.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
To enhance transparency of campaign coverage in the media, the Radio and Television Supreme Council’s media monitoring results should be made public at regular intervals and in a timely manner. The legal powers to sanction private media for violations of campaign provisions should be returned to the SBE.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The legal framework should be revised to align it with international standards on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of defamation and libel, the abolition of special protection for the honour of public officials, including the president, the elimination of criminal prosecution for spreading false information, and the liberalization of anti-terrorism laws and their application.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Any restrictions on access to online content should be based on precise and exhaustive legal grounds and conform to the principles of necessity and proportionality, as outlined in international standards. The power to restrict access should rest exclusively with the judiciary. A register of any blocked websites or social network posts or accounts should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The legal requirements for impartiality and unbiased coverage of contestants should be overseen by an independent media regulatory body, which should proactively ensure effective remedies for violations and act upon all complaints received in a timely manner. Systematic media monitoring throughout the entire campaign period can help the body ensure impartiality requirements are being met. The body should have the authority to issue formal decisions and all decisions should be promptly published.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To facilitate citizens’ access to impartial, and analytical information, the constitutionally guaranteed independence and impartiality of public broadcasters should be strengthened by independent and transparent appointments of its management, an independent editorial policy, and effective oversight. In line with international commitments, any favourable treatment of a contestant by public media should be treated as misuse of public funds and should be properly addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To encourage equal participation of persons with disabilities in elections, relevant authorities should allocate adequate premises for polling stations to provide easy independent access for voters with physical disabilities. Consideration could be given to revising the used assistive tools, facilitating unassisted voting for persons with visual impairments.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
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