Istanbul authorities have taken new measures to prevent behavior demonstrated in some workplaces, also known as prostitution.
The Governorate of Istanbul regulated hanutism with a circular it published.
In the circular stating that tourists were harassed in this way, it said that the image of Istanbul was damaged and the safety of tourists was threatened.
“Within the framework of the code of honesty in commercial activities, customer solicitation practices that are persistent, noisy or involve physical contact in a way that prevents pedestrians from moving freely in front of the workplace or that disturb tourists and residents should be avoided.” New administrative sanctions are also listed in the circular.
According to the seven-article circular issued by the Government, “Welcome” is given to customers from a distance of 50 cm. It was stated that there were no instructions other than to say “shall be permitted” and that lapel-mounted cameras would be used during the inspection.
It has been announced that workplaces that do not comply with the regulations will be temporarily banned from operating.
Stating that they have received complaints about criminal actions by police teams, the Governor announced that the camera application will be activated. HERE ARE SEVEN ARTICLES CIRCULAR 1. Ensure that all workplaces operating in tourist areas are equipped with cameras capable of audio and video recording, arranged for external observation, 2. Ensure principled cooperation between our traders in accordance with the principles of professional ethics and inform the relevant chambers of commerce and professional organizations of this circular, 3. Municipalities and Police units resolve to conduct regular inspections in their areas of responsibility to prevent these acts activities that disrupt public order and violate commercial ethics. 4. Ensure the use of lapel cameras and drones during checks carried out by our police units, 5. Business owners or employees greet customers with a 'Welcome' greeting at a distance of no more than 50 cm in front of the workplace. 6. Giving gifts and advertising products outside the boundaries of the workplace, physical contact and obstructive behavior are not allowed, and relevant control units are not allowed to talk loudly, persistently and cause disruption, even within the boundaries of the workplace, 7. Gradually increase the fines for prohibited activities in the workplace (3 days for the first violation, 5 days for the second violation, 10 days for the third violation). days) is required.
