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. […]
Violation of the Duty to Protect, Supervise, Assist, or Report with Respect to Foreign Nationals The offense of violation of the duty to protect, supervise, assist, or report, regulated under Article 98 of the Turkish Criminal Code (TCC), is binding upon both Turkish citizens and foreign nationals present within the territory of the Republic of […]
The Offense of Self-Induced Abortion in Respect of Foreign Nationals The offense of self-induced abortion, regulated under Article 100 of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC), criminalizes a pregnant woman who knowingly and voluntarily terminates her own pregnancy beyond the legally permitted time limit or consents to the termination of her pregnancy under such circumstances. The […]
The Crime of Unlawful Abortion in Respect of Foreign Nationals The offenses of unlawfully causing an abortion and self-induced abortion, regulated under Articles 99 and 100 of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC), apply equally to foreign nationals with respect to all offenses committed within the territory of the Republic of Türkiye, pursuant to the principle […]
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 […]
Crimes Against Liberty and the General Framework Under the Turkish Penal Code One of the most fundamental constitutional values that individuals possess within our legal system is the right to personal liberty and security. Crimes against liberty, regulated as the seventh section of the “Crimes Against Persons” chapter in the Special Provisions Book of the […]
exual Offences Against Sexual Integrity and the General Framework Under the Turkish Penal Code In the Turkish legal system, individuals’ bodily integrity, sexual freedom, and freedom of will are among the most fundamental personal values protected under the Constitution. The offences against sexual integrity, regulated as the sixth chapter under the section titled “Offences Against […]