Press Law
742 posts under Press Law: press law, publishing rules and notes from the industry. All from the field, newest first.
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Reporting on Children in Turkey: Identity and Image Rules
Art. 21 of Press Law No. 5187: it is prohibited to publish in a way that will disclose the identity of, or lead to the recognition.
Press LawRules for Film Posters, Prints and Postcards in Turkey
Additional Art. 2 of Law No. 1117: no publication of a harmful nature may be made in posters, advertisements, photographs, prints.
Press LawIs Applying a Voluntary 18+ Label Enough in Turkey?
Art. 4, final paragraph, of Law No. 1117: the relevant paragraphs of the article also apply to those who, without a Board decision.
Press LawRisk Checklist for Publishing Content Involving Children in Turkey
A pre-publication checklist of the child protection provisions in Law No. 1117, Press Law No. 5187 and Law No. 6112.
Press LawObjecting to a Harmful Publications Board Decision in Turkey
Art. 4/7 of Law No. 1117: the owners of works in respect of which three harmful publication decisions have been given may apply to the Board for an ex
Press LawAccelerated Trial in Harmful Publication Cases in Turkey
Additional Art. 3 of Law No. 1117: cases arising from the offences written in this Law are concluded within two months at the latest.
Press LawPublications Outside the Stamp Regime: Additional Article 2 in Turkey
Additional Art. 2 of Law No. 1117: no publication of a nature having a harmful effect on the morals of those under 18 may be made in periodicals appea
Press LawThe Mass Housing Fund Levy on Harmful Publications in Turkey
Additional Art. 1 of Law No. 1117: 25% for a voluntary stamp and 40% for a work found harmful by the Board is paid to the Treasury within one month.
Press LawThe Ban on Reporting a Pending Examination in Turkey
Art. 10 of Law No. 1117: no publication may be made in daily newspapers and magazines to the effect that a work is being examined and will be restrict
Press LawThe Duty to Send Copies to the Harmful Publications Board in Turkey
Art. 8 of Law No. 1117: two copies of each printed work and of each issue of a periodical are sent to the Board Chairmanship on the working day follow
Press LawPenalties Under the Harmful Publications Law in Turkey
Art. 7 of Law No. 1117: those who publish unstamped, those who sell and display contrary to the limitations and those who sell without an envelope are
Press LawThe Science and Art Exception: Which Works Fall Outside in Turkey?
Art. 6 of Law No. 1117: works possessing intellectual, social, scientific and aesthetic value are outside the scope of this law.
Press LawCan a Publication Found Harmful Be Advertised in Turkey?
Art. 4/4-d of Law No. 1117: stamped works may not be advertised in newspapers, magazines, wall and hand bills, by radio and television or by other mea
Press LawSealed Sale, the Over-18 Warning and the Display Ban in Turkey
Art. 4/5 of Law No. 1117: such works may be sold only to those over 18 in an opaque envelope or bag; no writing or picture other than the name of the
Press LawMeasures Applied to a Publication Found Harmful in Turkey
Art. 4 of Law No. 1117: on notification the owners of the work must stamp "Harmful to minors" on the front cover; stamped works become subject to five
Press LawHow the Harmful Publications Board Examines a Publication in Turkey
Art. 3 of Law No. 1117: the Board may examine works of its own motion and also examines and decides applications by official authorities and by childr
Press LawThe Board for the Protection of Minors from Harmful Publications: Structure and Members
Art. 2 of Law No. 1117: the Board consists of five unit heads of the Ministry, one of them designated as chair by the Minister.
Press LawWhat Is Law No. 1117? The Definition of a Harmful Publication in Turkey
Art. 1 of Law No. 1117: periodicals and other printed works found to have a harmful effect on the morals of those under 18 are subjected to limitation
Press LawHarmful Publications and Child Protection Legislation in Turkey
Law No. 1117: the Board, the examination procedure, the "Harmful to minors" stamp, sealed sale, the Mass Housing Fund levy.
Press LawIndividual Application to the Turkish Constitutional Court: A Guide for Journalists
Art. 148 of the Constitution: everyone may apply to the Constitutional Court alleging that one of their fundamental rights guaranteed in the Constitut
Press LawArticle 10 ECHR and Turkish Press Law
Art. 90/5 of the Constitution: where international agreements on fundamental rights duly put into force and statutes contain different provisions on t
Press LawPress Freedom versus Personality Rights in Turkey
Art. 26/2 of the Constitution treats the protection of the reputation, rights and private and family life of others as a ground of limitation; Art.
Press LawCan Press Equipment Be Seized in Turkey? The Constitutional Guarantee
Art. 30 of the Constitution: a printing house and press equipment may not be confiscated or forfeited on the ground that they are instruments of an of
Press LawThe Ban on Censorship: What Does the Turkish Constitution Say?
Art. 28/1 of the Constitution: the press is free and may not be censored.
Press LawGrounds for Limiting Press Freedom in Turkey: The Table
Under Art. 28/4 of the Constitution, Arts. 26 and 27 apply in limiting press freedom: eleven grounds of limitation and the procedural conditions Art.
Press LawArticle 133 of the Turkish Constitution: RTUK and the Constitutional Status of Broadcasters
Art. 133 of the Constitution: establishing and operating radio and television stations is free within the framework of the conditions to be regulated
Press LawArticle 41 of the Turkish Constitution: Protection of the Family and Children's Rights
Art. 41 of the Constitution: every child has the right to protection and care; the State takes measures protecting children against all kinds of abuse
Press LawArticle 32 of the Turkish Constitution: The Right of Correction and Reply
Art. 32 of the Constitution: the right of correction and reply is recognised only where a person's dignity and honour has been touched or where public
Press LawArticle 31 of the Turkish Constitution: The Right to Use Mass Media
Art. 31 of the Constitution: individuals and political parties have the right to use mass communication and broadcasting facilities other than the pre
Press LawArticle 30 of the Turkish Constitution: The Protection of Press Equipment
Art. 30 of the Constitution: a printing house and its annexes and press equipment established as a press enterprise in conformity with the law may not
Press LawArticle 29 of the Turkish Constitution: The Right to Publish Periodicals and Non-Periodicals
Art. 29 of the Constitution: publication may not be made subject to prior permission or a financial guarantee; for a periodical it is enough to submit
Press LawArticle 28 of the Turkish Constitution: Freedom of the Press
Art. 28 of the Constitution: the press is free and may not be censored; establishing a printing house may not be made subject to permission or a finan
Press LawArticle 27 of the Turkish Constitution: Freedom of Science and Art
Art. 27 of the Constitution: everyone has the right to learn and teach, express and disseminate science and art freely.
Press LawArticle 26 of the Turkish Constitution: Freedom of Expression and Dissemination
Art. 26 of the Constitution: everyone has the right to express and disseminate their thoughts and opinions by speech, writing.
Press LawArticle 25 of the Turkish Constitution: Freedom of Thought and Opinion
Art. 25 of the Constitution: everyone has freedom of thought and opinion; no one may be compelled to reveal their thoughts and opinions.
Press LawArticle 22 of the Turkish Constitution: Freedom of Communication
Art. 22 of the Constitution: everyone has freedom of communication and the secrecy of communication is fundamental; communication may not be impeded n
Press LawArticle 13 of the Turkish Constitution: Proportionality in Limiting Fundamental Rights
Art. 13 of the Constitution: fundamental rights and freedoms may be limited only by law, on the grounds stated in the relevant articles of the Constit
Press LawThe Constitutional Basis of Press Freedom in Turkey
Arts. 13, 22, 25-32, 41, 90, 133 and 148 of the Constitution: the framework of press freedom, the grounds of limitation, the ban on censorship.
Press LawProcurement Exemptions and Contracted Staff at the Turkish Directorate of Communications
Subparagraphs 3/b and 3/y of Law No. 4734 provide separate procedures and principles for the Directorate's procurements requiring security and those w
Press LawOverseas Assignments and Press Counsellorships in Turkey
Circular No. 2024/1 governs the calculation of travel allowances in temporary overseas assignments; the Regulation on Personnel to Be Appointed to Per
Press LawThe Internship Directive of the Turkish Directorate of Communications: For Students
Art. 8 of the Internship Directive: final-year associate and undergraduate students, vocational high school students and intermediate-year students un
Press LawFinancial Management at the Turkish Directorate of Communications: Internal Audit, Internal Control and Budget
Within the framework of Law No. 5018, the Internal Audit, Internal Control, Budget and Performance and Preliminary Financial Control directives establ
Press LawInformation Security and the Electronic Document System at the Turkish Directorate of Communications
The Information Security Policies Directive rests on the triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability; the EBYS Directive requires official co
Press LawIn-Service Training and Discipline at the Turkish Directorate of Communications
The In-Service Training Regulation and the permanent workers' discipline regulation: the Training Board meets every November; disciplinary superiors m
Press LawPromotion and Title Change at the Turkish Directorate of Communications
The Promotion and Title Change Regulation: the general conditions are the service period in Art. 68/B of Law No.
Press LawCommunication Expertise in Turkey: Entry Exam, Proficiency and Thesis
The Communication Expertise Regulation: an age limit of 35 for the entry exam; for appointment as an expert, at least three years of actual service.
Press LawThe State Information System (DES): Rules of Use in Turkey
The DES Directive: applications are made through desbasvuru.iletisim.gov.tr, the subscription is personal and is renewed every 3 months by an activati
Press LawDomestic Foreign Language Training for Press Members in Turkey
Art. 3 of the Regulation: journalists who have at least a high school diploma, work actively in the press.
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