The Offense of Abandonment Under Turkish Criminal Law One of the special endangerment offenses that has existed in the Turkish criminal justice system since the former Turkish Criminal Code No. 765 and is intended to protect an individual’s life, health, and bodily integrity is the offense of abandonment. Under the current Turkish Criminal Code No. […]
Attempt, Complicity, and the Concurrence of Crimes in Respect of Foreign Nationals Within the territorial jurisdiction and judicial authority where the Turkish Penal Code (TPC) applies, the fact that either the offender or the victim is a foreign national directly affects the application of the fundamental institutions of criminal law theory. Globalization, migration, international trade, […]
The Crime of Insult, Its Limits and Scope for Foreigners Living in Türkiye: Legal Practices Türkiye hosts millions of foreign nationals from all around the world due to its cultural richness, touristic appeal, and economic opportunities. However, the coexistence of different cultures, languages, and social habits within the same geographical area may bring misunderstandings, cultural […]
Theft and Qualified Fraud Crimes Committed Through Information Systems: A Guide for Foreign Victims in Türkiye With technology and digital networks becoming central to our daily lives, the world of crime has also undergone a significant transformation. Traditional forms of forced theft, safe robberies, or face-to-face fraud methods have been replaced by keyboard-based crimes, fake […]
orture Crime: Scope, Legal Framework and Legal Remedies for Turkish Citizens Torture is recognized in international law and within the framework of the Turkish Penal Code as one of the most serious, disgraceful, and absolutely unacceptable types of crimes committed against humanity. This act does not only target an individual’s physical integrity but directly violates […]
Basic Definitions, Scope and Equivalent Provisions under the Turkish Penal Code For Turkish Citizens Within the systematics of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), “Crimes Against Bodily Integrity” refer to the most common types of crimes that protect a person’s physical integrity, physical health, and psychological balance. The issues most frequently searched by Turkish citizens under […]
Basic Definitions, Scope, and Legal Framework Crimes Against Life Under the Turkish Penal Code (For Turkish Citizens) Within the structure of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC), “Crimes Against Life” refer to the most serious types of criminal offenses that protect an individual’s most fundamental and inviolable right: the right to life. Among the issues most […]
Basic Definitions, Scope, and Legal Framework (For Turkish Citizens) International crimes are among the gravest offenses recognized under international law because they threaten not only the legal order of the country where they are committed but also the conscience of humanity, international peace, and global security. These crimes transcend national borders and are considered offenses […]
Arbitration – Definition and Concepts Arbitration is a process in which legal disputes are resolved not by state courts but by one or more arbitrators chosen by the parties to settle disputes concerning matters over which they are freely entitled to dispose, resulting in a final and binding decision (arbitral award). In the context of […]
Limited Partnership Divided into Shares – Concept and Characteristics A limited partnership divided into shares is, as defined in Article 563 of the Turkish Commercial Code, a type of commercial company in which the capital is divided into shares, and one or more of the partners are liable to the company’s creditors like partners in […]