Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend the criminal legislation in order to eliminate obstacles to freedom of expression and to freedom of association | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend or repeal all policies that restrict the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and the right to access information and free press | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Decriminalize defamation and to ensure that the restriction of the right to freedom of expression, also the freedom of peaceful assembly and association, are consistent with international human rights standards | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Bring the Internet Law in line with International and European standards, including case law of the European Court of Human Rights on the rights to freedom of expression and to privacy | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Align its legislation and practices with international standards on freedom of expression, particularly regarding the restrictions imposed to freedom of expression in article 26 of the Constitution | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Bring relevant provisions of the Turkish Criminal Code in line with article 19 of the ICCPR, to ensure freedom of expression and to create an environment conducive to free journalism and media | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Remove restrictions on freedom of expression under article 26 of the Constitution | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Revise the Internet Law so that the powers of the authorities to block or remove the Internet content are exercised strictly in line with international standards on the right to freedom of expression and ensure that the internet can serve as a platform for free exchange of information, including dissenting views | 3 - Considering action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Fully align the Internet law with international and European standards | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Bring relevant provisions of the Criminal Code in line with article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) repealing the restrictions of freedom of expression | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Repeal those provisions of the Criminal Code which unfairly limit freedom of expression, including articles 301, 318, 215 and 125, to bring the law in line with international standards on freedom of expression | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend the Internet Law in order to guarantee the free exercise of freedom of expression, among others, by ensuring that the Telecommunications Authority cannot block websites without judicial authorization | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Favourably consider revising the new Internet Law in order for its citizens to enjoy better access to the Internet thereby further ensuring their right to freedom of expression and opinion | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend article 26 of the Constitution to ensure that the permissible grounds for restricting the right to freedom of expression are consistent with international human rights norms | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend Law No. 5651, widely known as the Internet Law, to ensure the right to seek, receive, and impart information in the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Amend the provisions on libel and defamation so that they cannot be abused to prosecute human rights defenders and journalists | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Guarantee freedom of expression to all media, particularly to journalists | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Refrain from censoring social and conventional media and ensure that freedom of expression is safeguarded in all forms, including the arts | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Implement the provisions of the six "Judicial Reform Packages" encompassing various rights and freedoms, in particular the freedom of expression and the media online and offline | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Make efforts aimed at broadening the scope of application of freedom of expression | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Continue to modify and implement its legislation on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and association in order to fully meet its international human rights obligations by, inter alia, simplifying notification requirements for planned demonstrations in the spirit of peaceful freedom of assembly | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Strengthen measures to ensure the full enjoyment of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Strengthen freedom of assembly and expression, ensuring adequate access to internet | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Take steps to ensure she upholds her international obligations on freedom of expression and freedom of assembly | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Guarantee the right to freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, association and peaceful assembly and align its legislation with its obligations and commitments based on relevant international law | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Limit the provisions on restrictions of freedom of expression in conformity with the international standards | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Guarantee the right to freedom of expression, online and offline, to fully ensure that journalists can pursue their profession without harassment and fear of reprisals, and review its legislation to bring it in line with international human rights standards | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Strengthen protection of the freedom of expression by allowing discourse and greater access to information, both online and offline, and ensure the penal code and anti-terror laws are consistent with international obligations | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Take measures to ensure full enjoyment of freedom of expression, particularly freedom of the press, and bring to an end the restrictions on internet access | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 21 - January 2015 | Continue efforts to strengthen freedom of expression and belief | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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