Constitutional Court to review fine imposed on union member who took part in unauthorized press statement
The First Section of the Constitutional Court accepted an individual application by Cafer Sevgül, a member of EĞİTİM SEN in Tunceli, against a 219 TL administrative fine he received for taking part in a press statement held on 2016. The applicant argues that the fine violated the right to hold meetings and demonstration marches. The court referred the merits review to the First Section, and the document contains no final finding of violation.
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What does it mean?
During a state of emergency, the governor's office required permission for a press statement, and a person who took part without permission was fined. The person believes the fine violated their rights and took the case to the Constitutional Court. The court accepted the application, but at this stage there is no ruling on whether the fine was lawful.
Who is affected?
Union members who take part in events without governor's office permission and receive fines.