Halk TV Penalty Statement from the Directorate of Communications

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

45% : The Radio and Television Supreme Council imposed an administrative fine of 6112 percent on the organization that violated the provision of Article 8, Paragraph 1, subparagraph (ç) of Law No. 3, which states that 'Broadcasting services ... cannot be contrary to the principle of respect for human dignity and the privacy of private life, and cannot contain expressions that degrade, insult or slander individuals or organizations beyond the limits of criticism.'

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