Şahin | Doğan Law, aims to protect the rights of its clients within the framework of legal regulations, while considering the client’s objectives and goals in preserving fundamental rights such as press freedom, uncensored communication, and freedom of thought and expression, among the expertise of its team, specializing in press and media law in Turkey.
The foundation of legal regulations regarding press and media is based on the relevant articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey. Press and media law also includes legal regulations concerning press and publishing organizations. Within this scope, press and media activities in Turkey are required to be conducted within the framework of legal regulations. Press and publishing organizations can operate through various platforms such as newspapers, magazines, television channels, radio stations, websites, and social media accounts.
Regulations concerning press and media organizations in Turkey are determined by legal legislations such as the Constitution, Turkish Penal Code, Press Law, Law on the Establishment and Broadcasting Services of Radio and Television, Internet Law, and other relevant legislation. These legal regulations define the rules and prohibitions that press and media organizations must comply with in their publications.
Within the scope of press and media law in Turkey, fundamental rights such as uncensored communication and freedom of expression are particularly important. However, the exercise of these rights may be subject to various legal limitations. For example, publications can be banned or censored due to crimes such as defamation, slander, and aiding and abetting criminal organizations. Press and media law in Turkey aims to ensure that press and publishing organizations conduct their activities within the framework of legal regulations and protect fundamental rights. However, controversies may arise in this field, and the proper implementation of legal limitations is crucial.
