Family Ministry Files Complaint with Chief Prosecutor's Office Over 'We Will Be Examples for Trans Children' Posts

The Family and Social Services Ministry filed a criminal complaint with the Chief Prosecutor's Office over posts circulated on social media platforms under the heading 'We Will Be Examples for Trans Children.' According to information relayed by Anadolu Agency, the application was submitted today.

The Ministry requested that the posts be investigated and that those responsible be brought before the courts. The Ministry has not yet disclosed to the public which platforms the posts appeared on or how many accounts were included in the scope; the Chief Prosecutor's Office has also not provided clarification on what stage the process is at.

Legal restrictions on LGBTQ+ content in Turkey have expanded noticeably in recent years. Various ministries have previously appealed to Chief Prosecutors' Offices in pursuing legal initiatives targeting social media in this area. The Family and Social Services Ministry had previously taken similar steps in cases involving digital content directed at children. The course of the investigation is being closely monitored by the public.