YouTube Corp. v. The Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Turkey
Decision Date
May 29, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Number
Esas [Case] No. 2014/4705
Case Summary

On March 27, 2014, the Turkish Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication issued a ban on YouTube.com after the recordings of discussions between government officials had been posted on the website.  On May 29, 2014, the Constitutional Court of Turkey found that the ban was unconstitutional and violated the freedom of expression.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression