Turkish ruling party mulls press freedom restrictions July 13, 2012 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the ruling Justice and Development Party have proposed a series of amendments to the Constitution Conciliation Council that may gravely limit press freedom in Turkey, Hürriyet Daily News reported. The proposed changes will allow the government to limit press freedom in a variety of scenarios that include cases of "national security" and "public morals." Public order, prevention of crime and ensuring the objectivity of judicial authorities may also be used by the government to interfere with the press. Publications containing "child abuse, sexual content and violence" will also be open to state limitation. The abolition of laws exempting publication houses from providing financial securities and permits before opening were also proposed by AKP deputies. The AKP proposal also foresees the ending of laws regarding the "protection of tools of press," allowing police forces to confiscate all materials from locations as diverse as publication houses and press vehicles.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
