When a foreign national is arrested at an airport in Turkey, the basic legal rule is clear: if the alleged offence is committed in Turkey, Turkish law applies. The person’s nationality does not remove Turkey’s criminal jurisdiction. Airports such as Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Antalya Airport, Ankara Esenboğa Airport or any other Turkish border […]
1. Typical scenario: what actually happens at the airport? Foreign passengers are frequently stopped at Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and other Turkish airports when they: In practice, a typical case unfolds as follows: At this point, most foreigners are frightened, confused and worried about both losing their property and facing criminal charges in a foreign […]