National Laws

15.06.2006 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Public Auditing Institution Law"

English full text translation of the Public Auditing Institution Law of 15 June 2006 [ID 100537]

2005 - Source: Oberdiek, Helmut

"Verjährungsfristen nach türkischem Gesetz"

Statute of limitations in Turkish Law (in old and new versions of Penal Code and in Media Law) in German [ID 105200]

12.10.2004 - Source: Oberdiek, Helmut

"Translation of selected Articles of the Turkish Penal Code"

Selected Articles of Turkish Penal Code in English (Law No. 5237, published in the Official Gazette 25611 on 12 October 2004, entering into force on 1 June 2005; Law No. 5237 (the TPC) has been subsequently amended, including, for example, by Law No. 5377 of 29 June 2005) [ID 105094]

12.10.2004 - Source: Oberdiek, Helmut

"Auszüge aus dem türkischen Strafgesetz"

Selected Articles of Turkish Penal Code in German translation [ID 105096]

17.07.2004 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"The Law on the Compensation of Damages that Occurred due to Terror and the Fight against Terror"

English full text translation of the Law on the Compensation of Damages that Occurred due to Terror and the Fight against Terror of 17 July 2004 [ID 100541]

22.05.2004 - Source: Legislation Online

"Constitution"

English full text translation of Turkish Constitution of 7 November 1982 (as amended on 22 May 2004) [ID 74099]

22.05.2004 - Source: Legislation Online

"Constitution"

English full text translation of provisions of the Constitution on freedom of association of 7 November 1982 as amended on 22 May 2004 [ID 105072]

08.2003 - Source: Demokratisches Türkeiforum

"Gesetz zur Eingliederung in die Gesellschaft, Gesetz Nr. 4959, veröffentlicht im Amtsblatt (resmi gazete) am 6.8.2003"

Das Amnestie-/Reuegesetz "zur Wiedereingliederung Angehöriger terroristischer Organisationen" vom Juli 2003 in vollständiger Übersetzung (Übers. Jutta Hermanns, FrauenRechtsBüro gegen sexuelle Folter) [#15321], [ID 36156]

27.02.2003 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law on the Work Permit for Foreigners"

English full text translation of the Law on the Work Permit for Foreigners of 27 February 2003 [ID 100542]

17.10.2001 - Source: Legislation Online

"Constitution (article 38)"

English full text translation of Turkish Constitution (article 38) of 1982 (as amended on 17 October 2001) [ID 74040]

17.10.2001 - Source: Legislation Online

"Constitution (excerpts) on Independence of the Judiciary"

English full text translation of regulations of Turkish Constitution of 1982 (as amended on 17 October 2001) on independence of the judiciary [ID 74042]

13.01.1999 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Amendments Made on the Regulation on the Procedures and the Principles Related to Population Movements and Aliens Arriving in Turkey Either as Individuals or in Groups Wishing to Seek Asylum Either from Turkey or Requesting Residence Permission in Order to Seek Asylum From Another Country"

English full text translation of the amendments made on the Regulation on the Procedures and the Principles Related to Population Movements and Aliens Arriving in Turkey either as Individuals or in Groups Wishing to Seek Asylum either from Turkey or Requesting Residence Permission in Order to Seek Asylum From Another Country of 13 January 1999 [ID 100545]

07.11.1995 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Regulation in Respect of Belligerent Foreign Army Members Admitted to Turkey"

English full text translation of the Regulation in respect of Belligerent Foreign Army Members Admitted to Turkey of 7 November 1995 [ID 100548]

07.06.1995 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 4112 of 7 June 1995, Amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Act"

English full text translation of the Law No 4112 on Amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Act of 7 June 1995 [ID 100551]

30.11.1994 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Regulation No. 1994/6169 on the Procedures and Principles related to Population Movements and Aliens Arriving in Turkey either as Individuals or in Groups Wishing to Seek Asylum either from Turkey or Requesting Residence Permission in order to Seek Asylum From Another Country"

English full text translation of the Regulation No 1994/6169 on the Procedures and Principles related to Population Movements and Aliens Arriving in Turkey either as Individuals or in Groups Wishing to Seek Asylum either from Turkey or Requesting Residence Permission in order to Seek Asylum From Another Country of 30 November 1994 [ID 100554]

07.11.1982 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 2709 Pertaining to Amending the Preamble and Some of the Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey"

English full text translation of the Law No 2709 pertaining to amend the Preamble and some of the Articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey of 7 November 1982 [ID 100561]

07.11.1982 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Constitution of the Republic of Turkey"

English full text translation of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey of 7 November 1982 as amended on 17 May 1987 [ID 100562]

17.02.1981 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 403, Amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law"

English full text translation of the Law No 403 on Amendments to the Turkish Citizenship Law of 17 February 1981 [ID 100565]

16.06.1964 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Desertion for a Short Period of Time and Infringement of Period of Leave"

English translation of regulations concerning desertion for a short period of time and the infringement of the period of leave of 16 June 1964 [ID 100568]

11.02.1964 - Source: Legislation Online

"Law on Citizenship"

English full text translation of Turkish Law on Citizenship of 11 February 1964 [ID 74098]

11.02.1964 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Loi sur l'acquisition de la nationalité turque"

French full text translation of the Turkish Naturalisation Law of 11 February 1964 [ID 100571]

11.02.1964 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Turkish Citizenship Law"

English full text translation of the Turkish Citizenship Law of 11 February 1964 [ID 100572]

25.10.1963 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 353 on Establishment of Military Courts and Tribunal Procedure (Military Criminal Procedure Law)"

English translation of excerpts of the Law No 353 on the Establishment of Military Courts and Tribunal Procedure (Military Criminal Procedure Law) of 25 October 1963 [ID 100574]

24.07.1950 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 5682, Passport Law"

French translation of excerpts of the Law No 5682 (Passport Law) of 24 July 1950 [ID 100579]

15.07.1950 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 5683 of 15 July 1950, Law on Residence and Travel of Foreigners in Turkey"

English translation of excerpts of the Law No 5683 on Residence and Travel of Foreigners in Turkey of 15 July 1950 [ID 100577]

15.07.1950 - Source: Legislation Online

"Passport Law"

English full text translation of provisions of the Passport Law of 5 July 1950 on trafficking in human beings [ID 105099]

14.06.1934 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 2848, No. 3657, No. 5098, Amendments to the Turkish Settlement Law No. 2510"

French translation of excerpts of the Laws No 2848, No 3657 and No 5098 (amendments to the Turkish Settlement Law No 2510) of 14 June 1934 [ID 100580]

12.01.1932 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 1918, Prevention and Prosecution of Smuggling"

English full text translation of the Law No 1918 on Prevention and Prosecution of Smuggling of 12 January 1932 as amended in March 1997 [ID 100583]

22.05.1930 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law on Absentee Conscripts, Draft Evaders, Persons Unregistered [For Military Service], and Deserters"

English translation of excerpts of the Law on Absentee Conscripts, Draft Evaders, Persons Unregistered for Military Service and Deserters of 22 May 1930 [ID 100584]

20.03.1927 - Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees

"Law No. 1111, Military Law"

English translation of excerpts of the Law No 1111 (Military Law) of 20 March 1927 [ID 100586]

Source: Legislation Online

"Associations Law"

English full text translation of the Associations Law [ID 105076]