An Investigation Has Been Launched About Berna Laçin
After the regulation regarding stray dogs was passed by the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) and became law, the provocative attitude of the famous actress Berna Laçin by targeting the Veteran Assembly attracted attention.
Provocation and Reactions
Laçin shared a photo of the Turkish Grand National Assembly rostrum, the Presidency Council and members of parliament on his social media account, and used the phrase “You will be remembered with shame. You are cursed.” This post sparked a huge public backlash.
Legal Process
Following this incident, it was reported that an ex officio investigation was launched against Berna Laçin within the scope of the crime of “Publicly Insulting the Turkish Grand National Assembly” regulated in Article 301/1 of the Turkish Penal Code. This situation brought to the agenda the legal dimension of Laçin’s posts on social media platforms.
While Berna Laçin’s attitude sparked debate both in the art community and the public, the issues of how the laws would be implemented and freedom of expression were brought to the agenda again.
