Communicated on 28 September 2017

SECOND SECTION

Application no. 25119/11 Celal ALTUN against Turkey lodged on 22 February 2011

SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CASE

The application concerns the conviction of the applicant for membership of the PKK, an illegal armed organisation under Articles 220 § 6 and 314 of the Criminal Code and for disseminating propaganda in favour of the PKK under section 7 § 2 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act on account of his participation in a demonstration, during which he allegedly chanted slogans in favour of the PKK and its leader. The applicant relies on Articles 6, 9, 10 and 11 of the Convention.

QUESTION tO THE PARTIES

Has there been a violation of the applicant ’ s right to freedom of expression, contrary to Article 10 of the Convention, or his right to freedom of assembly, contrary to Article 11 of the Convention, on account of his convictions under Articles 220 § 6 and 314 of the Criminal Code and section 7 § 2 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act ?