Law Regarding the Terror-Free Turkey Process Published in the Official Gazette

The regulation covering the suspension of investigations, prosecutions, and executions to be carried out during the relevant process, on the condition that the PKK/KCK terrorist organization lays down its arms and ends its physical presence, has been published in the Official Gazette.

Scope and Conditions of the Law

It is aimed to determine that the PKK/KCK terrorist organization and its affiliated structures have ended their physical presence through security institutions and to publish this by a National Security Council decision.

While the regulation covers organizational activities and crimes within the scope of the financing of terrorism, certain exceptional crimes were excluded from the scope of suspension.

Suspension Periods and Conditions

With the confirmation of the condition of laying down arms, investigations and prosecutions will be suspended for a period of five to ten years, depending on the prescribed prison sentence periods.

The statute of limitations will be paused during the suspension period; in the event that no new crime is committed during this period, a dismissal decision will be rendered for the relevant cases.

Monitoring and Tracking Boards

The monitoring of activities within the scope of the law will be carried out by a board consisting of ministers and senior executives under the chairmanship of the Vice President.

Additionally, it was decided to establish a special commission within the body of the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to monitor activities during this process.

Application Process and Process Tracking

Individuals who wish to benefit from the provisions of the law are required to make a written notification within six months following the publication of the relevant decision in the Official Gazette.