content tagged with Kerem Altıparmak

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

ECTHR CONVICTS TURKEY

‘Broadcast ban on December 17-25 news violates freedom of expression’

The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that the broadcasting and publication ban imposed on the news regarding the Parliamentary investigation launched against four ministers for “corruption” violated freedom of expression.

5 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

COURT BLOCKS ACCESS TO REPORTS

Can a rapist have the 'right to be forgotten'?

A court has blocked access to news reports about wrestler Recep Çakır's rape of a 23-year-old woman.

19 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Will Judges Explain to Journalists What News is?’

ASST. PROF. KEREM ALTIPARMAK

‘Will Judges Explain to Journalists What News is?’

Indicating that the amendment of Anti-Terror Law (TMK) foreseen by the Judicial Reform is not adequate, Asst. Prof. Altıparmak asks, “If the amendment is adopted, how will the boundaries of news and commentaries be determined?”

26 September 2019 Hikmet Adal

Met with Impunity in Turkey, Roboski Massacre to be Taken to UN

ROBOSKİ MASSACRE

Met with Impunity in Turkey, Roboski Massacre to be Taken to UN

It has been seven years since Roboski Massacre, which claimed 34 lives. Attorney Girasun says, “It is impossible for justice to be served without a change in conjuncture.” Altıparmak states that the case is “the conscientious responsibility for lawyers.”

28 December 2018 Evrim Kepenek

Ankara University Human Rights Center Closed

Ankara University Human Rights Center Closed

Legist Kerem Altıparmak has declared that Human Rights Center at Faculty of Political Sciences, Ankara University has been closed.

20 November 2017

Academic Altıparmak Reprimanded Over Lecture on State of Emergency

Academic Altıparmak Reprimanded Over Lecture on State of Emergency

Ankara University Faculty of Law lecturer Asst. Prof. Dr. Kerem Altıparmak has been reprimanded by the university administration over a lecture on the State of Emergency.

TGC 2016 Freedom of Press Awards Granted to their Winners

TGC 2016 Freedom of Press Awards Granted to their Winners

The TGC Freedom of Press Awards were granted to IMC TV cameraperson Refik Tekin, Prof. Dr. Yaman Akdeniz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kerem Altıparmak in the individuals category, and to the Coalition of International Freedom of Press Organisations in the foundations category.

Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicates Columbia Award to Academics

Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicates Columbia Award to Academics

Assist. Prof. Dr. Altıparmak, Prof. Dr. Akdeniz, and lawyer Cengiz awarded the prize of 2016 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Award have been presented with their award. In the ceremony in which Altıparmak and Akdeniz attended, the award has been dedicated to academics advocating peace.

Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicate Columbia Award to Academics

Altıparmak, Akdeniz Dedicate Columbia Award to Academics

Assist. Prof. Dr. Altıparmak, Prof. Dr. Akdeniz, and lawyer Cengiz awarded the prize of 2016 Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Award have been presented with their award. In the ceremony in which Altıparmak and Akdeniz attended, the award has been dedicated to academics advocating peace.

Upon Constitutional Court’s Decision, All Access-Blocks Unlawful

ASST. PROF. DR. KEREM ALTIPARMAK ON ACCESS-BLOCKS DECISION

Upon Constitutional Court’s Decision, All Access-Blocks Unlawful

Constitutional Court has ruled that the inferior court’s decision of blocking access was a violation of freedom of expression, Asst. Prof. Dr. Altıparmak has commentated on the decision for bianet.

9 December 2015 Elif Akgül

“Not Being Able to Arrest Suicide Bomber Doesn’t Justify Lack of Precaution”

KEREM ALTIPARMAK EVALUATED

“Not Being Able to Arrest Suicide Bomber Doesn’t Justify Lack of Precaution”

Altıparmak in response to Davutoğlu’s statement “You cannot arrest someone as long as that person doesn’t realize the act or as long as there is no data concerning that act” has said “No one can justify such a ridiculous thing.”

14 October 2015

Internet Traffic Data Gathering Ability Brought to Constitutional Court

Internet Traffic Data Gathering Ability Brought to Constitutional Court

Two cyber rights advocates brought a recent amendment on Turkey’s Telecommunication Authorities’ ability to gather data regarding internet traffic.

30 September 2014

“Not Only Erdoğan’s Deputy Status, But Government is Removed”

KEREM ALTIPARMAK COMMENTED

“Not Only Erdoğan’s Deputy Status, But Government is Removed”

Kerem Altıparmak, assistant professor at Ankara University Law Faculty commented bianet on the recent discussions after Erdoğan’s presidential status, saying that “whoever is elected as president loses their deputy status according to the Constitution Article 101.”

18 August 2014 Ekin Karaca

YouTube At Last!

YouTube At Last!

Turkey lifted its YouTube ban dated March 27 following the Constitutional Court’s decision on May 29 stating, “The access ban on Youtube is a rights violation.”

“YouTube Must Be Available in 2 Days”

“YouTube Must Be Available in 2 Days”

Kerem Altıparmak, assistant professor of law at Ankara University, told bianet that Youtube must be lifted immediately in Turkey, a condition that otherwise required a Constitutional Court decision.

7 May 2014 Elif Akgül

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

YOUTUBE BAN

Contradictory Statements From FM and TIB

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that YouTube ban was related to the national security. Telecommunications Communication Authorities, on the other hand, announced that the ban was due to “the crimes committed against Atatürk”.

2 April 2014 Elif Akgül

"Internet Filter" Opposes Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

"Internet Filter" Opposes Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

According to Assoc. Prof. Altıparmak, the "Draft Bill on Rules and Procedures of the Safety of Internet Use" clearly violates the law and will create damage difficult to repair. bianet brought the draft bill before the Council of State last week.

19 April 2011 Ekin Karaca