Communicated on 28 September 2017

SECOND SECTION

Application no. 64138/11 Semih POLAT against Turkey lodged on 16 October 2011

SUBJECT MATTER OF THE CASE

The application concerns the conviction of the applicant for six counts of disseminating propaganda in favour of the PKK, an illegal armed organisation, under section 7 § 2 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, on account of his participation in six public meetings (demonstrations and concerts), during which he allegedly chanted slogans in favour of the PKK and its leader. The applicant relies on Articles 6, 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 conviction under section 7 § 2 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act ?