Analysing the Effects of Turkey’s Social Media Regulation Bill
Akshita Tiwary
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 11:30:52 PM
Edited by: Khushali Mahajan | Rajiv Gandhi National U. of Law, IN
On July 29th, 2020, the Parliament of Turkey passed a controversial bill to regulate content posted on social media platforms, which will come into effect on October 1st, 2020. The bill is expected to have a chilling effect on the freedom of speech and expression within the country. Several human rights groups are viewing it as a political tactic to curb criticism against government functionaries within the country, including President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The passing of the bill is a concerning development, especially amidst the pandemic when social media platforms exist as one of the few alternatives through which people can assess and denounce wrongful government actions.
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