http://dx.doi.org/10.59704/41a8840dd28d2565 https://verfassungsblog.de/religion-between-facts-and-opinions/ Freedom to Discuss Religion Between Facts and Opinions - The Role of the ECtHR Case Law in a Current Prosecution Case in Turkey Şirin, Tolga eng 2024-07-25 electronic resource text/html ddc:342 E.S. Case ECtHR Europäischer Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte | Straßburg Freedom of speeech Religious feelings Turkey Türkei freedom of religion Europäischer Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte | Straßburg Türkei Verfassungsblog Verfassungsblog--2366-7044 CC BY-SA 4.0 In a recent televised discussion in Turkey, two Youtube-influencers have discussed Sharia law and Muhammad’s marriage with Aisha. This has caused strong reactions on social media. Moreover, after a public statement of the Justice Minister, a criminal investigation has been initiated. I argue that such statements should enjoy the full protection of freedom of expression. However, I criticise the distinction between “statements of fact and value judgements” as introduced by the ECtHR in case E.S. v Austria.