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ISSN No 1554-8414
Monday, July 07, 2008
Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code - WORLD Law Direct Forums
"Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code
A CONTROVERSIAL ARTICLE OF TURKISH PENAL CODE

1 -Article 301 of Turkish Penal Code

A - Introduction of Issue

Man in developed countries have some inalienable basic rights that have a very important role in their lives. Freedom of speech is basic one. In fact, because freedom of speech leads societies to improve, it is seen as an opportunity for the public in developed countries. In Turkey, there is a highly controversial regulation named article 301 that is related to freedom of speech. It is article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code, law no 5237. Article 301 regulated by the penal code in 1936 and has been changed seven times up to now. It was regulated as Article 159 of the previous penal code. This article consists of four clauses, and was introduced with the legislative reforms of 1 June 2005 and replaced Article 159 of the old penal code. Because some writers and journalists have been prosecuted under this law so far, it is being widely debated in Turkey and throughout Europe."

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