Introduction The enforcement of drug laws in Turkey is not solely determined by statutory provisions but is significantly influenced by judicial interpretation. Courts play a central role in determining how legal rules are applied in practice, particularly in complex and ambiguous cases involving drug-related offenses. Judicial practice is especially important in areas such as the […]
Introduction The legal distinction between drug use and drug trafficking plays a decisive role in the Turkish criminal justice system. Given the significant differences in sanctions, accurately classifying an act as either personal use or trafficking is essential for ensuring justice and proportionality. Turkish law adopts a dual approach by treating drug users as individuals […]
Introduction Wind energy projects are often established on vast rural or coastal lands due to their high wind potential. While these projects contribute to sustainable energy production and economic growth, they frequently intersect with complex land rights and expropriation issues. One of the legal debates arising in this context is whether expropriation without compensation (or […]
The collapse of a building or the use of unauthorized materials during construction can result in devastating human and economic consequences. These failures often expose not only contractors and engineers but also real estate company managers to civil and criminal liability. In Turkey, as in many other jurisdictions, real estate company managers are no longer […]