Saturday, 1 May, 2021 - 06:15 Policeman in a road in Turkey, whose police officers have been instructed to prevent citizens from filming them during demonstrations, said a prominent lawyers group on Friday. (AP) Asharq Al-Awsat Turkish police have been instructed to prevent citizens from filming them while policing demonstrations, a prominent lawyers group has said, sparking criticism and fears the move could lead to increased human rights’ violations. The Progressive Lawyers Association posted on its Twitter account a document purporting to be a security department circular. The document, dated April 27 and signed by national police chief Mehmet Aktas, argues that the filming of police officials amounts to a violation of their right to privacy and prevents them from carrying out their duties.