Busy agenda in the Turkish Parliament this week: Critical development in the resolution process

The Turkish Parliament continues its work without interruption throughout the summer. One of the legislative proposals expected to be on the General Assembly's agenda this week will be a regulation aimed at increasing the sentences applied for serious crimes committed by children between the ages of 15 and 18.

According to the proposal, the sentencing range for crimes committed by children aged 15-18 that require an aggravated life sentence will be set between 19 and 27 years. For crimes requiring a life sentence, courts will be able to impose prison sentences ranging from 15 to 18 years. Furthermore, in cases where children in this age group commit intentional homicide or crimes resulting in serious injury, the judge will have the authority not to apply age-based sentence reductions. For children in the 12-15 age group, it will be left to the judge's discretion whether to apply the sentencing regime of the older age group.

Additionally, those responsible for crimes that may occur due to firearms left in a way that children can easily access them could face prison sentences ranging from 1 to 3 years. The legislative regulation envisions changing the term "dragged into crime" to "in the judicial process." If a public lawsuit is filed against children, the situation will be reported to the relevant directorates of the Ministry of Family and Social Services and the Ministry of National Education.

The regulation also aims to implement new guidance measures for children who do not have criminal liability. Furthermore, obtaining a social investigation report will become mandatory for children under the age of 15. For children who have completed the age of 15, if an investigation is not conducted, the prosecutor or judge will be required to state the justification in the decision.

NEW LEGISLATIVE REGULATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM

Another important topic on the Parliament's agenda is the preparation of a legislative proposal aimed at the goal of a "terrorism-free Turkey." Final touches are being made to the proposal, which is expected to consist of approximately 10-12 articles. It is planned that the regulation will be a one-time, time-limited measure and will not fall under the scope of a general amnesty. The aim is for the proposal to be enacted before the Parliament goes into recess.

The Turkish Parliament aims to consolidate social peace by implementing more effective regulations against terrorism and acts of violence.

SCHOOL ATTACKS ON THE TABLE IN THE COMMISSION

On the other hand, the Parliamentary Research Commission established to investigate the school attacks that occurred in Kahramanmaraş and Şanlıurfa continues its work. At the commission's 16th meeting, presentations will be received from officials of the Ombudsman Institution, the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey, and the Personal Data Protection Authority.

Additionally, group meetings where members of political parties with groups in the Parliament will come together will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

News Source: 12punto