Prevention as Policy: Why Governments Should Invest in Early Action
Hongyu Pan * Introduction For many years, governments have relied mainly on punishing crime after it happens, through heavier penalties, longer jail terms, and stricter enforcement. This “reactive” approach is straightforward, easy to implement, and produces immediate but often short-term results. But while it may look effective on the surface, it often fails to prevent […]
The Economic Costs of Ignoring Hate Speech: Why Inaction Is More Expensive Than Prevention
Introduction Public discussions about hate speech usually focus on ethics, human rights, or social cohesion. Yet one dimension remains widely underexplored: the economic cost of failing to address hate speech effectively. As governments, companies, and societies grapple with rising online hostility, the financial consequences of inaction grow increasingly clear. From lost productivity to public health […]
Combatting Hate Speech: Chronology of Actions and Policies in the EU
Introduction: Constitutional Commitments and the Digital Transformation of Expression The European Union has progressively constructed a far-reaching framework to counter hate speech both offline and online, combining legislative initiatives, platform governance mechanisms, and sustained investment in prevention and monitoring. Anchored in the Union’s constitutional values and informed by the profound structural changes brought about by […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Mehmet Salih Filiz
Profile VICTIM : Mehmet Salih FilizINCIDENT : A seriously ill prisoner is being held in a solitary cell despite a medical report stating that he cannot survive on his own under prison conditions.LOCATION : İzmir, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the charge are unknown; he was sentenced to 17 years, 1 month, and 15 days […]
Inadequate Living Conditions in Prison – Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison
Profile VICTIM : Prisoners held in Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison.INCIDENT : Prisoners are experiencing severe rights violations due to inadequate heating, poor hygiene, and limited living conditions.LOCATION : Erzurum, Turkey Case Summary Prisoners in Dumlu 2 No. High Security Closed Prison are enduring harsh conditions. In Erzurum, known for its extremely cold […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Tayfun Kahraman
Profile VICTIM : Tayfun KahramanINCIDENT : A prisoner suffering from severe health issues due to multiple sclerosis (MS) was hospitalized following a medical crisis.LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to 18 years in prison on charges of “aiding the attempt to overthrow the government.” Case Summary Tayfun Kahraman, who is currently held in […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ilyas Ayaz
Profile VICTIM : İlyas AyazINCIDENT : The health condition of a seriously ill prisoner who suffers from constant seizures in prison is deteriorating.LOCATION : Van, TurkeySITUATION : The details of the case file are not fully known; in 2024, he was taken into custody while wounded during an armed clash and was subsequently arrested. Case […]
Critically Ill Prisoners in Turkish Prisons – Ferah Oktan
Profile VICTIM : Ferah OktanINCIDENT : A seriously ill prisoner who developed cancer in prison suffered metastasis after her treatment was delayed.LOCATION : Edirne, TurkeySITUATION : Sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison on alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement. Case Summary Ferah Oktan, who is currently held in Edirne L-Type Prison, was […]
Violations of Probation and Conditional Release Rights – Selçuk Kozağaçlı
Profile VICTIM : Selçuk Kozağaçlı INCIDENT : The Prison Administration and Observation Board blocked his release on the grounds that he is “not ready to reintegrate into society.”LOCATION : İstanbul, TurkeySITUATION : He was sentenced to 11 years and 3 months in prison on charges of “founding and leading a terrorist organization” and “membership in […]
Prisoners Who Died in Custody – Sinan Üstev
Profile VICTIM : Sinan ÜstevINCIDENT : A Roma prisoner was found dead in his cell.LOCATION : Tekirdağ, TürkiyeSITUATION : The details of the case file remain unknown. Case Summary Sinan Üstev, who was being held in Tekirdağ Prison, died in his cell. During routine checks, prison guards discovered that the prisoner, who had previously been […]