Bill that makes it crime for doctors to provide emergency first aid without government authorisation comes into force.
After 11 years in power, Erdogan is accused of becoming increasingly authoritarian [AP]
[…] Under the legislation that was approved by President Abdullah Gul on Friday, those convicted could be imprisoned for up to three years and face fines of nearly $1m from January 18.
Critics fear it could be used to bar doctors and medical workers from treating protesters wounded in anti-government demonstrations as reportedly happened during mass street protests in June last year.