Circumstances in Which the Prosecutor Has Discretionary Power in Initiating Public Prosecution
The engine of criminal proceedings is the public prosecutor. Whether or not a public prosecution will be initiated, or which procedure will be followed, often depends on the prosecutor's discretion, bound by law. This discretion... Read More
Expedited Trial and Simplified Trial Procedure in Criminal Proceedings
In the Turkish criminal justice system, certain special measures have been implemented to increase the efficiency of trials, reduce the workload of judicial authorities, and ensure that cases are concluded in a shorter time. Read More