Justice Minister Proposes Social Media Regulation to Protect Children

Justice Minister Proposes Social Media Regulation to Protect Children Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has proposed new regulations to tighten social media usage in order to prevent children from being associated with criminal organizations.
“Criminal gangs are using children,” he said, indicating that criminal organizations target children.
“The entire punishment for children will be served in prison,” he added.
Gürlek announced that punishments for children would be severe and that penalties for organization members who use children have been increased, expanding existing sanctions.
“Anyone opening an account must take responsibility for it,” he said.
He also announced that anonymous accounts would be given a period: “For example, within four months either switch to a real account or your account will be closed.” The minister emphasized that protecting children is a priority, stating, “The future of our children is entrusted to us,” and said that changes would be made in the judicial package on this matter.