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Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Authorities should refrain from applying anti-terrorism legislation to prosecute journalists based solely on the content of their reporting. When prosecuted, charges should be fully substantiated and pre-trial detention should remain the exception and limited in time.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
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 European Convention on Human Rights on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression and in accordance with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), authorities should refrain from undue interference into the right of freedom of expression, to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas.
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
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
Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that election campaigning be conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution, and undertake effective campaign oversight by conducting thorough investigations into all campaign-related offences. Campaign regulations should be fully adhered to and perpetrators prosecuted for applicable criminal and administrative offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that campaigning is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution and in an environment where fundamental freedoms are fully respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Referendum day procedures, particularly on counting should not be subject to changes on referendum day. All potential violations with regard to the implementation of referendum day procedures should be thoroughly investigated.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Day
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
The Law on Broadcasting should be amended in order to provide for a precise definition of “impartiality” in the context of broadcasting.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the legal framework to have the public broadcaster, TRT, provide more editorial coverage of campaign activities and candidate programmes, in a fair and impartial manner to enhance the ability of voters to make an informed choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In handling disputes, the SBE should increase its efforts to exercise its authority to oversee and ensure the fairness of the electoral process. The legislation could be amended to provide the SBE with sufficient resources including legal experts, to enable it to effectively implement its responsibilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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