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Aslan and Sezen v. Turkey (no. 2), No. 15066/05, ECtHR (Second Section), 17 June 2014

Abstract

Reporting statements by members of an illegal organization. Arbitrary interferences with freedom of expression.

Normative references

Art. 10 ECHR

Ruling

The right to freedom of expression can be legitimately restricted only in exceptional circumstances, as in the case of hate speech or incitement to violence and armed resistance. 
(Case concerning the conviction of the applicant journalists for reporting statements by members of an illegal organization. The Court finds a violation of Article 10 ECHR).