Legal Consultancy
Q 1: What kind of sanctions are imposed for violations in radio and television programmes?
A1: In accordance with the Law No 6112, the main duty and jurisdiction of the Supreme Council is to make regulations in the field of audio-visual media as the regulatory and supervisory authority and to fulfil monitoring function by imposing necessary sanctions in cases where violation is determined in line with the Law No 6112 and related legislation in broadcasting services offered by media service provider enterprises.
In this context, administrative sanctions to be imposed to media service providers are prescribed in the Article 32 of the Law No 6112. These sanctions are enumerated as warning, program suspension, administrative fine, and incremental administrative fine. In addition, according to the nature of the violation, temporary suspension of broadcasting and revocation of broadcasting licence may also be issued.
Q2: To where and when can we apply against the imposed administrative sanction decisions?
A2: Decisions of administrative sanctions imposed in accordance with the provisions of this Law can be referred to the judiciary pursuant to the Administrative Trial Procedure Law No. 2577 of 6/1/1982. However, a lawsuit shall be filed with an administrative court within fifteen days from the notification of the action.
Q3: What kind of administrative act is taken by Legal Consultancy in relation with unauthorized broadcasts?
A3: It files a criminal complaint to Chief Prosecutor’s Office in accordance with the Article 33 of the Law No 6112.
Q4: How are broadcasting bans issued by courts applied?
A4: Broadcasting bans issued by courts are published on the official web site of the Supreme Council. Media service providers should pursue them there.