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The Court of Appeal is a judicial body that plays a significant role in Turkey’s judicial system and aims to uphold the rule of law. In criminal and civil cases, courts of appeal intervene when decisions made by courts of first instance are appealed, serving a critical function in ensuring justice. These courts review decisions, assess their legality, and, where necessary, aim to reach a fair outcome by modifying the original court’s decision. Appellate courts offer a faster and more efficient solution than the Supreme Court, enabling citizens to spend less time in judicial proceedings. Furthermore, the appeal mechanism strengthens...

Notary services constitute a vital component of legal systems, encompassing the profession of creating and authenticating secure and valid documents between individuals and institutions. Notaries, as public officials serving the community, undertake various duties to enhance the validity of legal transactions and establish trust between parties. This profession is not limited to document certification, but also plays a critical role in complex legal processes such as inheritance, real estate transactions, and company formations. The notary institution serves as an important tool for protecting the rights of the parties and eliminating legal uncertainties. Furthermore, notarial services are of great importance in...

The transition to open prisons represents an important stage in Turkey’s penal system. Established for the rehabilitation of prisoners and their reintegration into society, open prisons aim to accelerate the process of integration into society by offering prisoners a more flexible living environment. However, transfer to an open prison is subject to certain conditions and procedures. This article will address the legal framework for transfer to an open prison, the conditions required, and the evaluation processes. It will examine in detail the circumstances under which prisoners can be transferred to an open prison, how this process works, and how prisoners...

Divorce proceedings are one of the most personal turning points in individuals’ lives. The authority to file a divorce lawsuit is granted is, according to the Turkish Civil Code (TMK), “closely bound to the individual”. a right as accepted is. This means the following conclusion; this decision only and only the marriage party that is the person personally himself can take. In Turkey, individuals referred to as “guardians” in legal terms are appointed by the court to conduct the legal and financial affairs of a person with limited capacity, but this authority does not extend to personal decisions such as...

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