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New report finds Turkish courts are violating journalists' fair trial rights (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 1, 2019

In 34 percent of the trials observed, the defendant was forced to appear via a courtroom video link, which in some cases malfunctioned, preventing any hearing participation at all.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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