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IPI condemns AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing prison term for news on companies

IPI condemns AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing prison term for news on companies

The International Press Institute has “strongly condemned” the new measures proposed by the government that would lead journalists to face up to 3 years in prison for news that “undermines trust” or “damages the reputation” of finance companies.

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

Omnibus bill to pose ‘yet another obstacle to people’s access to news in Turkey’

The Turkish Journalists' Association (TGC) has released a statement about the omnibus bill that foresees up to 3 years in prison for journalists over their news against companies. Defining the bill as “censorship”, the TGC demands its withdrawal.

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration of State of Emergency practices and the minimum wage support to employers has been passed by the General Assembly of the Parliament into law.

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration when the State of Emergency practices will remain in effect for a period of 3 years has passed the Parliamentary Commission of Planning and Budgetary.

Opposition lashes out at AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging State of Emergency

Opposition lashes out at AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging State of Emergency

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill foreseeing the extension of the State of Emergency practices for 3 years is discussed at the Parliamentary Commission. The opposition parties CHP, HDP and İYİ Party have slammed the bill.

Bill foreseeing fines for misleading publications, broadcasts about food withdrawn

Bill foreseeing fines for misleading publications, broadcasts about food withdrawn

The articles of an omnibus bill that foresee fines for misleading publications and broadcasts about food have been withdrawn. NGOs have recently raised concerns that it may be used as a legal basis for media censorship about food security issues.

15 October 2020

Articles Foreseeing Restrictions on Social Media Omitted from Omnibus Bill

Articles Foreseeing Restrictions on Social Media Omitted from Omnibus Bill

The articles foreseeing restrictions on social media have been withdrawn from the 62-article omnibus bill, which is also expected to ban lay-offs for 3 months. “They have withdrawn it for now. They will bring it up at the first opportunity,” says HDP MP Paylan.

14 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Charge on Plastic Bags, Articles Making Wildlife Difficult in Same Omnibus Law

AMENDMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ON OFFICIAL GAZETTE

Charge on Plastic Bags, Articles Making Wildlife Difficult in Same Omnibus Law

According to a new omnibus law that came into force today, Turkey will charge the use of plastic bags as of January 1, 2018. Among the articles introduced by the law are also the ones making life difficult for wild animals.

10 December 2018

After First Marriage Performed by a Mufti, Religious Affairs Informs, Muftis Not Authorized Yet

After First Marriage Performed by a Mufti, Religious Affairs Informs, Muftis Not Authorized Yet

Following the first marriage performed by a mufti, a religious civil official, taking place in a mass marriage ceremony organized by Bismil municipality on November 15, the Directorate of Religious Affairs has stated that the muftis have not been authorized to perform civil marriage yet.

17 November 2017

Miners End Lock-In Protest Against Privatization Law Draft After 21 Hours

Miners End Lock-In Protest Against Privatization Law Draft After 21 Hours

2,000 miners who locked themselves in coal mines to protest an amendment article in the mining law that would pave the way for privatizing the Turkey’s Hard Coal Enterprise, have ended their protest. The union stated “the article will pass the way we demand”.

7 November 2017

Miners Lock Themselves in Mine to Protest Privatization Law Draft

Miners Lock Themselves in Mine to Protest Privatization Law Draft

Miners in Zonguldak province locked themselves in coal mines to protest an amendment article in the mining law that would pave the way for privatizing the Turkey’s Hard Coal Enterprise. The draft article will be submitted to the General Assembly of the Parliament this week.

6 November 2017

Women Protest Misogynist Laws: ‘You Can’t Pass These Acts Like This’

Women Protest Misogynist Laws: ‘You Can’t Pass These Acts Like This’

Activists and MPs made a statement in front of the Parliament and addressed the current laws such as the recently passed act allowing religious leaders to perform legally valid religious marriage and other similar omnibus bills concerning women but include unfavorable regulations for women.

Kanal İstanbul Project Approved in Omnibus Bill, Experts Express Concerns

Kanal İstanbul Project Approved in Omnibus Bill, Experts Express Concerns

Kanal İstanbul Project has been awarded a legal basis by being characterizes as “waterway” in the omnibus bill approved by TBMM General Assembly.

Davutoğlu: Women Giving Birth Actually Perform Civic Duty

Davutoğlu: Women Giving Birth Actually Perform Civic Duty

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has made a statement on the omnibus bill requiring parental leave regulations and has noted that women giving birth “performed also their civic duties”.

3 February 2016

Constitutional Court Cancels Omnibus Bills Articles

Constitutional Court Cancels Omnibus Bills Articles

Turkey’s Constitutional Court cancelled the article of an omnibus bill allowing the Telecommunication Authorities to shut down websites within 4 hours and store traffic data.

New Bill Allows TIB to Control Internet Traffic Data

New Bill Allows TIB to Control Internet Traffic Data

After the passing of a new omnibus law, Turkey’s Telecommunication Authorities are now able to control internet traffic information and it will be passed onto related officials through judges - a type of information that could be only be requested within an investigation.

9 September 2014

“Will Corruption Recordings Count As Private Space?”

“Will Corruption Recordings Count As Private Space?”

While Communications Minister announced that new omnibus bill will allow URL restrictions without court order if it concerned private space, advocate Ahi asked authorities: “What if it concerned public interest?”

15 January 2014 Elif Akgül