Introduction: Do Foreigners Have Rights If They Are Accused of a Crime in Turkey? Foreigners who are accused of committing a crime in Turkey have fundamental legal rights at every stage of the criminal justice process. Being a foreign national does not mean that a person can be questioned, detained, tried, punished or deported without […]
1. Does a Foreigner Get Automatically Deported After Committing a Crime in Turkey? A foreigner who commits a crime in Turkey is not automatically deported in every case. Turkish law requires an assessment based on the nature of the alleged crime, the foreigner’s legal status in Turkey, public order and public security concerns, criminal conviction, […]
1. What Does Applicable Law Mean in Private International Law? Applicable law in private international law refers to the national legal system that governs a private law dispute containing a foreign element. When a legal relationship is connected with more than one country, the court cannot automatically assume that its own domestic law applies. Instead, […]
In international commercial relations, disputes rarely involve a simple question of who is right or wrong. The real issue is usually broader: which country’s law will apply, where the dispute will be resolved, how long the process will take, whether the outcome will remain confidential, and most importantly, whether the final result can be enforced […]
Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Turkey Inheritance matters involving foreigners in Turkey have become increasingly common due to foreign property ownership, international marriages, residence permits, investment-based migration and cross-border family structures. Questions such as “Can a foreigner inherit property in Turkey?”, “Which law applies to a foreign deceased person’s estate in Turkey?”, “What happens to […]
A residence permit is one of the most important legal instruments for foreigners who wish to stay in Turkey for a period longer than their visa, visa exemption or the general ninety-day legal stay limit. In Turkish law, the legal term is “ikamet izni”, although it is commonly referred to as “oturma izni” or “residence […]
1. Why Must a Foreign Court Judgment Be Recognized or Enforced in Turkey? In today’s international legal environment, individuals and companies frequently obtain court judgments outside Turkey. A person may get divorced abroad, a company may win a commercial claim before a foreign court, or a creditor may obtain a monetary judgment against a debtor […]
1. What Is International Criminal Law? International criminal law is the branch of law that deals with the criminal responsibility of individuals for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Unlike ordinary domestic criminal law, which usually focuses on crimes committed within a state’s territory, international criminal law addresses crimes that shock […]
Introduction An INTERPOL Red Notice is one of the most frequently misunderstood concepts in international criminal law. In public discussions, it is often described as an “international arrest warrant.” Legally, however, this description is not accurate. A Red Notice is not an independent court order that automatically authorizes the arrest of a person in every […]
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 […]