Principle of Family Unity, Deportation Procedures, and Protection of Family Unity for Deportees

Preservation of family unity is recognized as a cornerstone of social and economic rights and obligations. This principle is reflected in numerous national and international regulations. Article 41 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey places the responsibility on the state to safeguard and ensure family unity and peace. Similarly, Article 8 of the […]

Sexual assault in Turkey

The following are sexual offences against sexual inviolability in Turkey; Sexual assault (Art.102) (cinsel suçlar) Sexual abuse of children (Art.103) ( cocuklarin cinsel istismari) Sexual intercourse with the person who has not attained the lawful age (Art.104) Sexual harassment (Art.105) ( Cinsel Taciz) Sexual Assualt This is the infringement of a person’s physical morality by […]

Divorce Decision in Turkey and the Results

Consequences of a Divorce Decision in Turkey Introduction Turkey’s Constitution provides for several protections to the institution of family that are implemented through several statutory laws. The family is defined as the foundation of Turkish society, and the state must take necessary precautions to maintain the stability of families in Turkey and addresses the principle […]