Government begins preparations: New bans coming for those convicted of sexual offenses

The government has prepared a draft that includes adding a new article to the Child Protection Law.

According to the draft, individuals who have been convicted of sexual offenses and drug-related crimes, or who are currently under investigation for such crimes, will not be able to work in places where children are frequently present, such as schools, daycare centers, playgrounds, dormitories, canteens, and amusement parks. These individuals will not be able to open or operate businesses that provide services related to children.

BANS INTRODUCED FOR THOSE CONVICTED OF SEXUAL OFFENSES

Under the draft, individuals convicted of crimes such as sexual assault, child sexual abuse, sexual intercourse with a minor, production and trafficking of drugs, obscenity, and prostitution, or those currently in the investigation or prosecution phase for these crimes, cannot be employed in workplaces that provide services to children. Furthermore, these individuals will be prohibited from opening and operating businesses related to children.

Those who act in violation of these bans and employ workers in places providing services to children will be fined by local administrative authorities in an amount ranging from one month's net minimum wage to three times the net minimum wage.

According to the report by Türkiye Gazetesi, if the act in question is repeated within three years after the first fine is issued, the license of the relevant business will be revoked. Individuals who act in violation of these bans will not be granted permission to open or operate businesses related to children. If it is determined that these individuals have opened or are operating a business related to children, the permits and licenses of these businesses will be immediately revoked by public institutions.