SUBJECT: Formal Notice and Warning to the Public and Industry Representatives Regarding National and International Legal Liabilities and Sanctions Concerning the Unauthorized, Erroneous, and Distorted Translation, Publication, and Utilization in Audiovisual Productions (Screenplays/Series/Films) of Sacred Scriptures.
The unauthorized, distorted, intentionally altered, or plagiarized translation, publication, and media/screenplay adaptation of sacred religious scriptures (the Torah, Psalms, Gospels, and the Holy Quran) are directly subject to judicial, administrative, and financial sanctions under the international conventions, universal legal norms, and specific national penal/media codes outlined below:
1. United Nations (UN) and International Legal Framework
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR – Articles 19 and 20):
- Freedom of expression is neither absolute nor unrestricted. Article 19(3) recognizes legitimate legal restrictions necessary for the protection of public order, public morals, and the rights and reputations of others.
- Under Article 20(2), any advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility, or violence—including the malicious distortion of religious texts to target faith groups—must be strictly prohibited by law.
- WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) & Berne Convention (Articles 6bis and 12):
- Even though ancient primary texts reside within the public domain, the unauthorized misappropriation of accredited modern translations, their unauthorized adaptation (derivative works), and the infringement of moral rights (integrity of the work) constitute actionable intellectual property violations under international law.
2. Legislation of the Republic of Turkey
- Law No. 633 on the Organization of the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Supplementary Article 1):
- In cases involving the textual distortion or erroneous translation of the Holy Quran, the Mushaf Review and Recitation Board holds statutory authority to apply to judicial authorities to enforce the seizure of copies, the cessation of printing, and the blocking of digital access.
- Law No. 5846 on Intellectual and Artistic Works (FSEK – Articles 6 and 71):
- The unauthorized adaptation, transcription, or utilization of registered translations belonging to third parties or authorized publishers in scripts and publications constitutes copyright infringement and plagiarism, punishable by 1 to 5 years of imprisonment and punitive judicial fines.
- Turkish Penal Code (TCK – Article 216/3):
- Where sacred texts are deliberately distorted in a disparaging manner that offends believers and threatens public peace, criminal proceedings apply under the offense of “publicly degrading religious values adopted by a section of the public.”
- Law No. 6112 on the Establishment of Radio and Television Enterprises and Their Media Services (RTÜK – Article 8):
- The defamatory or manipulative distortion of sacred texts in television broadcasts, series, films, or streaming platforms triggers broadcast suspension, administrative monetary penalties, and license revocation.
3. Legislation of the United Kingdom
- Crown Copyright & Royal Letters Patent:
- The printing, publishing, and commercial circulation of the King James Version (KJV) and the Book of Common Prayer within the UK jurisdiction remain protected under Royal Letters Patent. Unauthorized commercial reproduction without Crown permission constitutes an infringement of Crown Copyright.
- Communications Act 2003 & Ofcom Broadcasting Code (Sections 2 & 3):
- Broadcasters and video-on-demand entities are legally barred from distributing content that fosters religious hatred, incites crime, or misleads audiences via targeted misrepresentation of religious texts; severe regulatory fines and statutory license revocations apply.
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA):
- The unauthorized adaptation or script reproduction of registered modern translations is subject to intellectual property litigation and statutory damages.
4. European Union (EU) and French Legislation
- EU Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD – Directive (EU) 2018/1808):
- Video-sharing platforms and linear/non-linear broadcasters are legally required to restrict and remove content inciting hatred or violence based on religion or belief, as well as manipulative distortions disruptive to public safety.
- French Penal Code (Code Pénal) & Freedom of the Press Act of 1881 (Articles 24 and 33):
- The intentional falsification of religious texts used to incite hatred, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on their religion (Provocation à la haine ou à la violence religieuse) is punishable by up to 1 year of imprisonment and fines up to €45,000.
- French Intellectual Property Code (Code de la Propriété Intellectuelle – Article L122-4):
- The unauthorized adaptation or derivative exploitation of accredited religious/literary translations into scripts or staging (contrefaçon) constitutes a civil and criminal offense subject to seizure orders and damages.
5. Legislation of the United States of America
- U.S. Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code):
- While ancient source texts reside in the public domain, registered modern translations of the Bible and Torah (e.g., NIV, ESV, NASB) are actively protected. Unauthorized reproduction, derivative scriptwriting, or commercial display constitutes copyright infringement, subjecting offenders to statutory damages (up to $150,000 per willful violation) and preliminary/permanent federal injunctions.
- FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standards:
- Broadcasters engaging in the deliberate dissemination of hoaxes or deceptive broadcasts that create imminent public harm are subject to administrative enforcement and license sanctions.
FORMAL NOTICE AND INJUNCTION
All translation activities conducted without competence or authorization, the unauthorized plagiarism of certified translations, and the dissemination of distorted texts through films, television series, scripts, or print distribution are tracked under the applicable statutes above. All identified violations will be immediately submitted to competent Chief Public Prosecutor’s Offices, Intellectual Property Courts, RTÜK, Ofcom, and relevant international regulatory enforcement authorities.
Formally notified to the public and all parties concerned.
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