The Difference Between the Crime of Sexual Abuse and the Crime of Child Pornography
The Turkish Penal Code contains two different but related types of crimes aimed at protecting children: sexual abuse (Article 103 of the Turkish Penal Code) and child pornography (Article... of the Turkish Penal Code). Read More
Child Pornography Crime and Access Restriction
Child pornography is one of the offenses punishable by the most severe penalties under Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code, which deals with obscenity. The production of obscene content involving children... Read More
Child Pornography Crime: Complaint Period and Statute of Limitations
Child pornography, regulated under Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code, is a crime that directly concerns public order and aims to protect the sexual inviolability of children. Read More
The penalty for the crime of child pornography includes conversion to a fine, suspension of sentence, and postponement of the announcement of the verdict
Child pornography constitutes the most heavily protected category of obscenity crimes in Türkiye, under Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code. The legislator aims to protect the child's sexual inviolability, mental and psychological development, and social... Read More
The Crime of Producing Child Pornography (Turkish Penal Code Article 226/3)
The provision in Article 226 of the Turkish Penal Code that prescribes the most severe penalties among the obscenity crimes is undoubtedly the production and possession of child pornography... Read More
Crime of Obscenity Against a Child (Turkish Penal Code Article 226)
Turkish Penal Code Article 226/3: A person who uses children, representative images of children, or persons who appear to be children in the production of products containing obscene images, writings, or words shall be sentenced to five years... Read More
4. The Duties of Juvenile Courts
Juvenile Courts: Legal Structure, Implementation Problems, and Current Case Law. Children are individuals who most need protection, both socially and legally. Criminal... Read More
3. Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse
Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse: Legal Framework and Social Dimension. Sexual assault and sexual abuse are attacks on an individual's bodily integrity and personal freedoms... Read More
Do I have custody, and what is my legal status?
Rights and Obligations of the Custody Holder: Criminal Acts and Illegality Introduction Custody rights relate to the protection and upbringing of children... Read More