Amendment No. 12 | Doc. 14229 | 23 January 2017

Attacks against journalists and media freedom in Europe

Signatories: Mr Talip KÜÇÜKCAN, Turkey, EC ; Mr Sabir HAJIYEV, Azerbaijan, SOC ; Mr Rafael HUSEYNOV, Azerbaijan, ALDE ; Ms Ganira PASHAYEVA, Azerbaijan, ALDE ; Mr Rovshan RZAYEV, Azerbaijan, EPP/CD

Origin - 2017 - First part-session

In the draft resolution, paragraph 6, delete the following words:

"under the decrees passed during the state of emergency, in particular the dissolution and seizure of assets of media companies, the detentions of writers, journalists, editors and executives of media companies, as well as the cases of deviations from criminal procedure law, including access to a lawyer and the right to be informed promptly of the nature and cause of the criminal charges."

Explanatory note

In the face of the terrorist attacks which took place in Turkey, measures have been taken in view of the needs and assessments to fight against terrorism. These measures are constantly reviewed. In fact, a decree came into effect on 23 January. Restrictions on meetings between lawyers and detainees have been abolished.