Hands Off Cain

The Constitutional Court decided to debate the annulment...

The Constitutional Court decided to debate the annulment of the provision in Article 450 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) which foresees capital punishment for homicide

1 MIN READ
The Constitutional Court decided to debate the annulment of the provision in Article 450 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) which foresees capital punishment for homicide.
Crimes except terrorism, war or imminent threats of war were excluded from the scope of capital punishment under an amendment to Article 38 of the Constitution passed in October 2001.
SOURCES
  • (Sources: Anadolu News Agency, 03/01/2002)