December 2, 2014
Norwegian Pen publishes report about freedom of expression in Turkey
The Norwegian PEN has published a special report titled ‘Turkey: Free Expression Under a Shadow’.
The 60-page report examines data and information related to violations of freedom of expression, the effects of the judicial system and the law on freedom of expression, self-censorship, the pressure on press, hate speech and freedom of religion and conscience.
The report was written by Sara Whyatt who also directed its research. It is based on extensive interviews carried out by Ceylan Begüm Yildiz and Esra Almas, with writers (16), academics (12), editors/ journalists or publishers (7), workers in NGOs, civil society or arts organisations (9), translators (3), artists (2), students 4, as well as other professions.
The full report may be accessed through the following link:
www.norskpen.no/Portals/0/Turkey Report final.pdf
Source: freemuse.org
