Crimes of document forgery constitute a direct attack on the element of “trust” that ensures the functioning of the legal system. In modern legal systems, documents are the most fundamental tools for the creation, transfer, or termination of rights. Therefore, falsifying the content or form of a document damages not only the relationship between individuals […]
The foreign nationals’ law regime in Türkiye has gained a structure that is both modern and human rights-oriented, yet strictly protective of the state’s sovereign powers, particularly with the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (LFIP) No. 6458, which came into force in 2013. The most fundamental rule of this regime is the requirement for a […]
The phenomenon of fraud, when projected onto an international canvas, ceases to be a mere domestic criminal transgression and evolves into a formidable challenge for Private International Law (PIL) and International Civil Procedure. Within the specific context of the Republic of Turkey—a bridge between diverging legal traditions and a hub for cross-border financial flows—transnational fraud necessitates a rigorous […]
Introduction: The Natural Instinct vs. The Legal Reality The instinct to protect oneself, a loved one, or even one’s property is one of the most fundamental human drives. However, in the eyes of modern criminal law, this instinct is not an absolute license to use force. While the legal systems of almost every nation recognize […]
Introduction: A Strike Against the Future Crimes against children stand at the forefront of the most critical challenges in modern criminal law. An offense committed against a minor is not merely an individual assault; it is an attack on the collective future of society. Since children represent the most vulnerable segment of society, they are—by […]
Global Perspective on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances The majority of countries worldwide do not tolerate the use and possession of narcotics. These acts are referred to as crimes, and their penalties are often severe. However, a small number of countries permit the use and possession of a limited amount of narcotics and psychotropic substances. An […]
Why Drug Law Matters in Turkey “Drug law” in Turkey is not a narrow niche. It affects tourists and expats stopped at airports, students caught with small quantities, families facing urgent detention decisions, and companies dealing with employee misconduct or workplace investigations. Turkish criminal policy in this area is strict, and the legal consequences can […]
Why this matters (and why timing matters even more) When a medical outcome goes wrong, families often hear the same sentence: “It’s a complication.” Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it isn’t. The difference between an unavoidable medical risk and medical malpractice is not decided by assumptions or emotions—it is decided by records, medical standards, expert analysis, […]