Communicated on 28 September 2017

SECOND SECTION

Application no. 53805/11 Salih KARAKUÅž against Turkey lodged on 29 June 2011

SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CASE

The application concerns the convictions of the applicant for membership of the PKK, an illegal armed organisation, under Articles 220 § 6 and 314 of the Criminal Code and for six counts of disseminating propaganda in favour of that organisation, under section 7 § 2 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, on account of his participation in six public meetings (reading of press statements, demonstrations and a conference), during which he allegedly chanted slogans in favour of the PKK and its leader. The applicant relies on Articles 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?