Grounds for Lawfulness and Conditions for Punishment
1. Introduction In criminal law, for an act to be considered a crime, the elements of typicality, unlawfulness, and culpability must all be present. In accordance with the law... Read More
Serial Offences and Complicity in Migrant Smuggling Crimes
INTRODUCTION Migrant smuggling is one of the most prevalent organized crimes on a global scale in the 21st century. Due to its geographical location, Türkiye is both a destination and a transit point... Read More
What is the legal difference between migrant smuggling and human trafficking?
INTRODUCTION In a globalized world, millions of people are taking to migration routes due to increasing war, poverty, political oppression, and climate crises. A significant part of these migration movements... Read More
THE CRIME OF MIGRANT SMUGGLING (TURKISH PENAL CODE ARTICLE 79)
INTRODUCTION The increasing global irregular migration movements are leading not only to social and economic crises, but also to multifaceted criminal law problems... Read More
Legal Status of Dual Citizens Residing in Türkiye: Legal Basis, Rights and Obligations
I. Introduction In a globalized world, multinational identities are becoming increasingly common; individuals can hold citizenship of more than one state in various ways. In Türkiye, too, this is especially true for those born abroad... Read More
Complaint Petition Regarding the Crimes of Threat and Child Abduction
TO THE REPUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, ANKARA COMPLAINANT: Name and Surname – (Turkish Republic Identity Number: …) – Address SUSPECT: Name and Surname – Address CRIME: Threat... Read More
Aggravated Forms of Crimes in Turkish Criminal Law
In Turkish Criminal Law, crimes are defined by certain circumstances that warrant harsher penalties or lead to the commission of the crime in a more serious manner... Read More
The distinction between active and passive crimes in Turkish Criminal Law
Turkish Criminal Law divides crimes into different categories according to the manner in which they are committed. Among these categories, there is the premeditated crime category, where crimes are classified according to the perpetrator's behavior... Read More
Differences Between the Turkish Penal Code and the Military Penal Code
In Türkiye, criminal law is regulated by two main laws: the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) and the Military Penal Code (ACK). Both laws... Read More
What is the crime of entering military restricted areas?
Article 332 of the Turkish Penal Code, under the heading "Crimes Against State Secrets and Espionage," regulates the crime of entering military restricted areas. According to this article:... Read More