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Broadening the Yalçınkaya Precedent: The Grand Chamber Judgment in Yasak v. Türkiye

June 23, 2026

By dr. Ufuk Yeşil Introduction On May 5, 2026, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its judgment in the case of Yasak v. Türkiye (Application No. 17389/20). By a majority, the Court held that the conviction of the applicant under Article 314 § 2 of the Turkish Penal Code […]