Go to list of sources Internet 15.35 The USSD 2005 report stated that:
“There generally were no government restrictions on the Internet; however, the law authorizes RTUK to monitor Internet speech and to require Internet service providers to submit advance copies of pages to be posted online. The law also allows police to search and confiscate materials from Internet cafes to protect ‘national security, public order, health, and decency’ or to prevent a crime. Police must obtain authorization from a judge or, in emergencies, the highest administrative authority before taking such action.” [5b] (Section 2a) 15.36 As recorded in the European Commission 2006 report, “Internet subscribers increased from 1% to 2% of the population…” [71a] (p30) “The penetration rate for internet services has reached 15.5% as of May. Mainly due to a lack of competition broadband coverage is low, facing persistent quality problems and high pricing.” [71a] (p42)
