As an alternative to international refrugee protection, under Turkish law a foreigner may also seek for humanitarian residence permit. This residence permit type has an advantage as compared to international protection from the aspect of the location of residence. In international protection, the administration will show a location to the applicant where to reside and […]
Turkey where stands as a crossroad of the civilisations, it had always been a place of asylum seekers since from its history. First international treaty of the human history can be still seen at the Istanbul Archeology Museum. Kadesh treaty was signed between Hititites and Egypt stating that “If a man flee from the land […]
The purpose of this article is to explain the rights of foreigners who are banned to enter to Turkey. Upon deportation from Turkey, an entry ban on the foreigner can be applied on the foreigner. The ban can be also given by Directorate General of Migration Management without deportation situations. Firstly, it is important to […]
The fact that Turkey is a party of Apostille Convention, it has ratified several bilateral agreements on legal assistance in civil and commercial matters. In these bilateral agreements, it is stated that documents drawn up, issued or certified and officially sealed in one of the Contracting Parties’ territory has the same conclusive force in the territory of other contracting party. For instance, Article 14 of Agreement between Turkey and Albania in Civil,Commercial and Criminal matters indicates that documents drawn up, issued or certified and officially sealed in one of the Contracting Parties’ territory and their authenticated copies shall not be subjected to legislation in the territory of the other Contracting Party. There are similar provisions in Legal Assistance Agreements between Turkey and more than 20 states. Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzogevina, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, Croatia, Iraq, Iran, Kazakhistan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Hungary, Mongolia, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Syria, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Oman are among these countries.
Introduction With the increase in road traffic accidents and resulting injuries, including death, there is the question of how is it possible to protect a road traffic accident victim’s best interests and achieve a positive outcome under Turkish Law? This article will discuss the general provisions under the law and draw a distinction between personal […]
Tort Law Introduction Suppose a motorist knocks you off the sidewalk as you were walking or off your bicycle as you were riding, is this a wrong you can sue him for? What if your neighbours keep making an intolerable noise, can you get a court to stop them? These types of conducts are considered […]
Author: Mr. Gökhan Cindemir , Phd Candidate , Senior Partner Lawyer cindemir@cindemir.av.tr In case of a car accident that you confronted in Turkey, our first advice is to get a accident report from the police. If you are unable to request it, the lawyer must figure out where the accident is occurred and obtain the […]
Author: Mr. Gökhan Cindemir , Phd Candidate , Senior Partner Lawyer cindemir@cindemir.av.tr Opening a bank account for foreigners without residence permit is possible. In addition, Turkey does not require any presence in Turkey from the foreign entities. In that case, Turkey presents alot of opportunites to the foreigners who are willing to open a bank […]
Author: Mr. Gökhan Cindemir , Phd Candidate , Senior Partner Lawyer cindemir@cindemir.av.tr Under Turkish Law, after five years later convicted person can request expunge his/her criminal record. The right against self-incrimination arises as an inherent right of a person pursuant to Article 76 of Turkish Constitution. Accordingly, criminal records can be saved for 5 years. […]
Author: Mr. Gökhan Cindemir , Phd Candidate , Senior Partner Lawyer cindemir@cindemir.av.tr This article is explaining the issues concerning proving the damage of a victim by forensic hospitals under Turkish Law. It touches on the issue related to malpractice related to plastic surgery or personal injury cases. Compensation requests from insurance arbitration or litigation is […]