FOREIGN AND
COMMONWEALTH OFFICE News Release issued by The Government News
Network on 30 April 2008
Commenting on
amendments to Turkey's laws relating to freedom of expression
the Foreign Secretary said:
"The Turkish Parliament's amendments to Article 301 on
freedom of expression are a clear demonstration of Turkey's
commitment to reform, and an important step towards Turkey's
membership of the EU. It is a significant endorsement of the
fundamental rights and freedoms of all Turkish citizens.
The UK and its EU partners have long encouraged Turkey to take
this step. We look forward to its successful implementation, and
to continuing reforms that - like the amendment to Article 301 -
reinforce still further Turkey's place in Europe."
Press Office, Downing Street (West), London SW1A 2AL