Monday, June 13, 2022

#TURKEY: Media Groups Concerned Over "Disinformation" Legislation

[world politics news]


A years-old piece of draft legislation that seeks to criminalize the spread of disinformation is moving toward a vote in the Turkish parliament. The bill is being met with deep concern by media rights groups across the country.

If passed, the so-called "disinformation" law put forward by ruling majority parliamentarians would carry a sentence of up to three years in prison for the spread of fake new or disinformation as defined by government officials.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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