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Tool kits published for the training of Turkish judiciary on freedom of expression
The Council of Europe, under its joint Project with the EU “Strengthening the Capacity of Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression” (link: https://www.coe.int/en/web/national-implementation/projects-by-geographical-area/turkey-foe), has produced user-friendly tool kits for the pre- and...
Closing Ceremony of the Project “Strengthening the Capacity of the Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression”
The Closing Ceremony of the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Project “Strengthening the Capacity of Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression” will take place on 28 March in Ankara, with the participation of the representatives of Project partners and stakeholders.The Closing Ceremony of...
International Symposium on the Protection and Promotion of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom
An International Symposium on the Protection and Promotion of Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom will take place as the Project’s last event prior to the closing ceremony on 27 March 2017, in Ankara. During this one day event, international and Turkish experts will deliver presentations on a...
Printed materials under the EU-CoE Joint Project on Strengthening the Capacity of the Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression
Several copies of each of the following materials were published under the EU-CoE Joint Project on Strengthening the Capacity of the Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression. Those materials were disseminated to the Justice Academy of Turkey as the main partner institution, Constitutional...
Internet freedom was the focus of the third international workshop on freedom of expression
On 8-9 December, in Afyon 12 members of the Court of Cassation, 6 members of the Council of State, three judges from the Courts of Appeal and seven trainers of the Justice Academy participated in the third international workshop which focused on Internet freedom under the European Union/Council...
Documentary on EU-Council of Europe Joint Programme “Strengthening the Capacity of Turkish Judiciary in the field of Freedom of Expression”
The EU-Council of Europe Joint Project “Strengthening the Capacity of Turkish Judiciary in the field of Freedom of Expression” was referred to in a documentary called "Benim Avrupalı Kentim" (My European City), which was funded by the Ministry of EU Affairs of Turkey. In order to raise public...
Turkish High Court Members Discussed How to Strike a Fair Balance between Articles 10 and 8 of the ECHR
On 6-7 October, in Abant 29 judge members, three rapporteur judges and three prosecutors from the Constitutional Court, the Court of Cassation and the Council of State attended a workshop on freedom of expression and defamation. The event served as a forum among legal practitioners from different...
The sixth roundtable meeting on Freedom of Expression and Press Ethics
Under the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Programme “Strengthening the Capacity of the Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression”, the sixth roundtable meeting on “Freedom of Expression and Press Ethics” was organized on 28 September 2016 in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting brought together...
Members of Turkish High Courts Attended First International Workshop on Protecting Freedom of Expression while Countering Terrorism
On 6-7 May, in Antalya 23 judges and prosecutors from the Court of Cassation and Constitutional Court attended an international workshop focusing on the protection of freedom of expression within the context of counter terrorism. The event was organized under the European Union/Council of Europe...
Members of Turkish High Courts Attended First International Workshop on Protecting Freedom of Expression while Countering Terrorism
On 6-7 May, in Antalya 23 judges and prosecutors from the Court of Cassation and Constitutional Court attended an international workshop focusing on the protection of freedom of expression within the context of counter terrorism. The event was organized under the European Union/Council of Europe...
Third Round Table Meeting on Freedom of Expression Raising Awareness “Balancing Conflicting Rights 2: Freedom of Expression and Defamation in Turkey”
Under the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Programme “Strengthening the Capacity of the Turkish Judiciary on Freedom of Expression”, the third roundtable meeting on “Balancing Conflicting Rights: Freedom of Expression and Defamation” was organized on 23-24 March 2016 in Ankara, Turkey with...
Delegation of Turkish judiciary attends a study visit to the Council of Europe in relation with the protection of freedom of expression
On 1-3 June, a delegation judges and prosecutors from Turkey attended a three-day study visit to the Council of Europe, within the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe Joint Project “Strengthening the Capacity of Turkish Judiciary on freedom of expression.” The delegation consisted...
Key publications under the project
Monitoring pre-trial detention and material detention conditions: Guide for NPMs
