45.264
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Urge State media and State leaders at all levels to meet their obligations under the Constitution’s article 10, treat all people equally regardless of religion, and speak out against derogatory statements made against Jews, Christians and other religious minorities
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of religion and belief
- Freedom of the press
- Minority rights
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.167
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Strengthen freedom of expression and privacy online and offline, including by refraining from blocking online content without judicial oversight and from resorting to Internet and mobile shutdowns
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Privacy
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.164
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Protect freedom of expression, including for journalists and human rights defenders, by decriminalizing defamation
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.160
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Guarantee the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, including by lifting bans on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex public events, and ensuring relevant laws are implemented in a manner that does not curtail fundamental freedoms and ensures a proportional and legitimate response to protest activity
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.159
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Decriminalize defamation and ensure that the right to freedom of expression is consistent with international human rights standards
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.158
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Consider decriminalizing defamation or insult by abolishing articles 299, 267 and 125 of the Turkish Criminal Code
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.151
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
End arbitrary arrests of media professionals, civil society activists, academics, and so many others for exercising their human rights and fundamental freedoms. End discrimination against members of religious minority groups
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Civil society
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of religion and belief
- Freedom of the press
- Minority rights
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.148
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Abolish article 301 of the Penal Code and other legal restrictions on the freedom of speech under the heading “denigration of Turkishness”
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.108
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Put an end to the arbitrary and prolonged detentions of journalists, writers and representatives of civil society, including Mr. Osman Kavala
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Civil society
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.104
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Improve freedom of assembly by repealing bans on peaceful gatherings, including those of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community, as well as freedom of expression, by implementing article 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Law, which states that “criticism” cannot be criminalized, and by decriminalizing articles 216, 299 and 301 of the Penal Code
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.102
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Strengthen efforts to bring national legislation on defamation and countering terrorism in line with international standards
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.99
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Amend the anti-terrorism law to bring it into line with Turkey’s international commitments, in particular with regard to freedom of demonstration, expression and the press
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.94
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Align anti-terrorism legislation and article 301 of the Criminal Code with international human rights standards, ensuring the protection of academic freedom and student rights
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.93
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Reform article 7 (2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act and article 220 (8) of the Turkish Penal Code to address only incitement to imminent terrorist acts, and ensure that any restrictions on expressions of opinion are consistent with article 19 (3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.92
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Ensure the individuals’ right to freedom of expression, in particular through the revision of the legislation on counter-terrorism by narrowing the scope of the definition of terrorism
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.91
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Use the judicial reform process to strengthen the right to freedom of expression and freedom of the media, in particular by revising anti-terrorism legislation in conformity with international human rights norms and standards
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights and terrorism
- Justice
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.90
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Reform the Penal Code, including the law on counter-terrorism, to ensure respect for the freedoms of opinion and expression, online as well as offline, in full accordance with Turkey’s international obligations
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Human rights and terrorism
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.75
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Uphold the Law on Assemblies and Demonstrations to limit arbitrary restrictions on freedom of assembly, including on peaceful gatherings by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community, women’s rights organizations, and opposition parties
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.35
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Ensure restrictive, proportional and non-arbitrary application of articles 125, 215, 301 and 318 of the Criminal Code, or consider repealing them
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- International instruments
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
45.18
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Take prompt measures to ensure compliance with international obligations under international human rights law, and to guarantee the full enjoyment of human rights to all without distinction, respect international standards for fair trial, amend laws restricting the exercise of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the right to peaceful assembly and association
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Access to justice
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
156.137
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Seek to investigate and apply appropriate sanctions for hate speech by politicians and the media, and take the necessary measures to promote tolerance, intercultural dialogue and respect for diversity, especially by journalists
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 1 - Minimal action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of religion and belief
- Freedom of the press
- Violent extremism and human rights
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
150.98
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Decriminalize defamation and place it within the Civil Code, in accordance with international standards of necessity and proportionality concerning restrictions on freedom of expression
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
150.97
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Decriminalize defamation and include it in the Civil Code, in accordance with international standards of necessity and proportionality with regard to restrictions on freedom of expression
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
111.38
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal legislation that could lead to self-censorship, including the Sedition Proclamation of 1938 and the Internal Security Act of 1984
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
111.37
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Put an end to threats and intimidations against journalists and human rights defenders and promote freedom of expression, which is guaranteed in the Constitution, by retracting the notion of the “crime of sedition” from the Penal Code
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
115.113
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Put an end to the arrests of those who peacefully express their opinions
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
115.111
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Ensure the full enjoyment of the freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, and progress to fully investigate all allegations of arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances and criminal convictions for expressions of political opposition or criticism of State policies
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Enforced disappearances
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
115.110
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Refrain from initiating criminal proceedings against individuals for the peaceful exercise of their civil rights, including the right to privacy and freedom of expression, association and assembly, having regard to the importance of creating and maintaining a safe and enabling environment for journalists, human rights defenders and other civil society actors
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Civil society
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
115.109
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
End the arbitrary arrest of individuals for exercising their right to freedom of opinion and expression, including those who peacefully criticize the Government, speak out about negative impacts of infrastructure or investment projects or expose instances of corruption
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Corruption
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020
115.107
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 35 - January 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Adopt legislative changes that guarantee the protection and free exercise of the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- Freedom of opinion and expression
- Date added
- Jun 20, 2020