BTK (Information Technologies and Communication Authority) has broad powers over the internet.
BTK Powers
- Direct blocking in 5651 m.8 catalog crimes
- Blocking based on court decision
- Administrative fines
- License cancellation
- Bandwidth throttling
Direct Obstruction
- Child abuse (5651 art.8)
- Obscenity
- Gambling
- Insulting Atatürk
- Terrorist propaganda
Based on Court Decision
- Violation of personal rights (5651 art.9)
- Content removal
- Access blocking
Objection Procedures
- Criminal judgeship of peace (7 days)
- Administrative court (60 days)
- Constitutional Court individual application
Turkey in ECHR Cases
- Yıldırım vs Turkey
- Cengiz vs Turkey
- Wikipedia blocking cases
- Turkey generally ruled against
Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court consistently states that BTK's powers should be "proportionate" and that exaggerated/arbitrary restrictions constitute a violation of freedom of expression.
IT and human rights lawyer is recommended.