Key amendments in reform package


Molotov cocktailThe obscurity in laws regarding Molotov cocktails will be elucidated with the reform package and will classify Molotov cocktails as weapons.Protesting with facial coveringsDemonstrating with a covered face will not be allowed and the police will be authorized to keep violators in custody for up to 24 hours.Testimony at homeDisabled, elderly and sick citizens will be able to provide testimony at home rather than at a courthouse or police station.Property damageSellers of the synthetic drug Bonzai will be treated as terrorists, and penalties for drug sellers around schools will be doubled.Gendarmerie and Coast GaurdThe Interior Ministry will make appointments to the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Command. Also, the uniform of the Gendarmerie will be changed.Passport and driver's licenseThe Directorate of Population and Citizenship Affairs will issue passport and driver's licenses instead of the security directorate.E-state SystemCitizens will be able to obtain official documents such as residency permits and birth certificates through the online e-state system.Work safetyTurkey seeks to balance security and freedom.Intelligence activitiesThe Prime Ministry Inspection Board will investigate and issue authorization for technical tracking and wiretapping, and a report will be presented to the Parliamentary Commission.Social Media hate speechStrict amendments and penalties will be applied for those who disseminate hate speech and call for violence through social media.Implementations of reformsAll articles in the reform package will be conducted in accordance with the EU Harmonization Committee.