13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
Turkey
65. [...]Within the period from beginning date of the propaganda to the following date of elections, prime minister, ministers and MP’s are not allowed to use their official vehicles with the purpose of electoral activities and visits within the framework of electoral visits inside the country. In their visits within the context of this purpose, welcoming and send-off ceremonies are not undertaken and official feasts are not arranged. [...]
Source: Article 65, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2018)
During the propaganda period, the RTÜK and the Supreme Board of Election ensure impartiality and equality of broadcast of Turkish Radio and Television (TRT). The provisions of Law 298 are applied comparatively concerning the matters related to propaganda, including provisions on bans related to the Prime Minister, ministers and members of parliament.
Source: Article 14(2 and 4), Law on Presidential Election, 2012.
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