Journalists and academics bear the brunt of the massive crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey. Scores of them are currently subject to criminal investigations or behind bars. This website is dedicated to tracking the legal process against them.
In case the trial court refuses to comply with the Supreme Court of Appeals ruling, the case will ultimately be referre...
Trial will be a test case to reveal whether the reform is really an attempt to free expression, lawyer Çalıkuşu says...
Five defendants convicted of terrorism-related charges as retrial of Altans case concludes; Mehmet Altan acquitted &...
At least three journalists jailed in a week; court issues reasoned judgment in Altans trial; three journalists to stand...
Istanbul Regional Court of Justice says case file falls within the jurisdiction of Supreme Court of Appeals as per Crim...
Constitutional Court rules former Zaman columnist Türköne’s rights not violated; Yeni Yaşam responsible editor Osm...
The ambiguity and exceptionality of the TMK and these features' clear reflections on criminal law facilitates interfere...
Compensation case filed by Mehmet Altan against judges who refused to implement the Constitutional Court and the Europe...
One of the three imprisoned defendants, Şükrü Tuğrul Özşengül, has died of a heart attack he suffered at Silivri...