Preparations to Amend Three Laws in the Process for a Terror-Free Turkey
Following the framework law passed by Parliament, amendments to the Execution Law, the Anti-Terror Law, and the Turkish Penal Code are on the agenda in the event that PKK's disarmament is confirmed.
New legislative steps are being taken following the framework law adopted in Parliament during the process for a terror-free Turkey. If the security institutions determine that the PKK has laid down its arms and this is confirmed by an NSC decision, amendments to three laws are being evaluated.
Framework Law and the Condition of Disarmament
The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration stipulates that the organization must end its actual existence and surrender its weapons.
The law will enter into force after this situation is determined by security institutions and confirmed by a National Security Council decision.
Three Laws on the Agenda and New Regulations
Following the confirmation of the disarmament process, plans are underway to amend the Execution Law, the Anti-Terror Law, and the Turkish Penal Code.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek had previously stated that new regulations could be implemented in these legal areas if the need arises.
Work of the Coordination Board
A board chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz evaluates the legal and administrative needs during the implementation phase of the process.
Four separate sub-commissions established within the Ministry of Justice undertake duties in the disarmament, liquidation, and confirmation process.
Quests for Simplification in the Execution System
The AK Party and the MHP are addressing broader regulations regarding the execution system and differing practices for similar crimes.
Within the scope of the studies, the simplification of the system and the reintegration of convicts into society are targeted.
A Process Not Bearing the Character of a General Amnesty
Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş stated that the regulation does not bear the character of a general amnesty and that each case will be evaluated separately.
It is stated that conditions such as surrendering and the termination of organizational ties will be examined individually by the board.