Summary

Criminal Code, Law Nr. 5237, of Turkey of 2004 with amendments through 2016.

Content

Book 1: General Provisions

• Part 1: Basic Principles, Definitions and Field of Application
• Part 2: Principles of Criminal Liability
• Part 3: Sanctions

Book 2: Special Provisions

• Part 1: International Crimes
• Part 2: Crimes Against Persons
• Part 3: Crimes Against Society
• Part 4: Crimes Against the Nation and the State and Final Provisions

Note: sections related to women's rights

• Article 3: Nondiscrimination clause 
• Article 77: Prohibition of sexual harassment
• Article 94: Penalties for sexual harassment causing severe bodily or mental pain, or loss of conscious or ability to act
• Article 102: Prohibition of sexual abuse
• Article 103: Prohibition of child molestation 
• Article 104: Penalties for sexual harassment, continued

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