Turkey's proposed 'disinformation' bill threatens free speech and could further harm journalism ahead of next year's elections, a European rights watchdog's legal body said, calling for Turkey's parliament to reject it.
Protesters demonstrate in Istanbul against a media bill that Turkey's government says will fight "disinformation," but which media rights groups argue will double down on a years-long crackdown on critical reporting in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. Banner reads: "banning news means hiding inflation".
President Tayyip Erdogan's government says the legislation would address misinformation in the press and on social media. His ruling AK Party and allies have a majority in parliament and are expected to adopt it as soon as this week.Critics, including opposition parties and press groups, are primarily concerned over an article saying those who spread false information about Turkey's security to create fear and disturb public order would face one to three years in prison.
It said the bill "constitutes an interference with the freedom of expression" protected by the European Court of Human Rights . It asked lawmakers to clarify terms in the bill and to reject the draft amendment, which was debated last week.
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