The “Internet and Freedom of Expression in Türkiye” program was held online

The “Internet and Freedom of Expression in Türkiye” program was held online

Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD) organised the program entitled “Internet and Freedom of Expression in Türkiye with a Focus on Access Blocking Practices” on 16-17-18 September 2024 with the participation of young lawyers (young lawyers, interns, law students).

This program, held online via the Zoom platform with the support of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) Fund, was designed to examine the legal basis of internet and freedom of expressions related decisions and practices in Türkiye, as well as data and process related to access blocking and censorship practices.

In line with this, the program addressed the following topics:

  • Freedom of Expression in Türkiye and Internet Censorship
  • Internet Censorship in Türkiye: Statistics and Examples
  • Article 8/A of Law No. 5651 & Access Blocking Practices