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Türkiye’s Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic

alert should be considered a success because thanks to this, COVID-19 came to
Türkiye as late as possible. Having gained the time to prepare and complete the
preparations has played a major role in the successful execution of the process.

2.2. Transparency, Integrity, Disclosure

All the measures taken and implemented by Türkiye in the response to
the pandemic have been shared with the citizens in a transparent manner.
All information that concerns the citizens has been shared with the citizens
in a sincere manner regardless of their content. Each member of the team
managing the response has shared all the data and decisions about the issues
concerning their area of responsibility. This has made it easier to manage the
crisis.
2.3. Lawfulness and Equity

During the response, Türkiye has ensured that all measures and practices
are implemented in line with law and legislation. For example, the
recommendations made by the Scientific Board have been enacted by the
Grand National Assembly of Türkiye or officialized by the Presidency through
circulars or published by ministries in the form of circulars. The measures
about implementation and correction, which are not within the scope of a
circular, have been instructed through official decisions and official letters. All
the work conducted has been based on law and legislation.
The restrictions on individual freedoms have also been implemented in
line with law and legislation, and it has been observed that non-compliance
by using the crisis as an excuse has not been allowed. For example, those who
attempted crimes such as insult, humiliation, theft, smuggling, and gambling
by taking advantage of the measures have been sanctioned immediately. These
uncompromising practices have led the society to be more convinced that the
process is managed fairly.

Again, during the response, legal services have been carried out without
interruption. Urgent procedures regarding security and public order were
carried out rapidly. It has been observed that arbitrary practices damaging
justice are not allowed in the practices of the response.

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