announced by the Ministry of Justice 10th Judicial Package, brought important changes in many areas, from the execution of sentences regime to the Notary Law, and from traffic safety to protective measures against women. Here are the most striking regulations article by article:
1. Probation Period Extended
- Even for sentences of under 2 years, the time elapsed until the conditional release date for convicts at least 1/10’He will be able to be released on probation after spending ... of it in a penal institution.
2. New Improvement for Conditional Release
- Provisions on second-time recidivism convicted prisoners also, 3/4 of the sentence to execute with remission in case of from conditional release will be able to benefit.
Weekend and Overnight Execution Practice Expanded
- Upper limit of penalty in intentionally committed crimes From 1 year and 6 months, For 3 years,
- In offences such as causing death by negligence, the penalty limit From 3 years, over 5 years being removed weekend or night execution Its scope has been expanded.
4. Execution of Sentences at Home Area Extended
- Execution time relaxed for women, children and people over 65:
- For women from 1 year to 3 years,
- in individuals aged over 70 from 2 to 4 years,
- in individuals aged over 75 from 4 years to 5 years removed.
- For women from 1 year to 3 years,
- Direct provision was made for the execution of sentences at home for convicted prisoners who have reached the age of 80.
5. Possibility of Execution of Sentences at Home in Cases of Serious Illness and Childbirth
- Severely ill, disabled, postpartum women how much women with babies yes home detention will be able to benefit from its application.
6. Heavier Penalties for Those Endangering Traffic Safety
- For those who endanger land, air, sea and rail transport:
- Punishment Imprisonment from 4 months to 2 years determined as.
- Punishment Imprisonment from 4 months to 2 years determined as.
7. New Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
- Even if this type of vehicle usage does not endanger traffic safety:
- Punishment from 3 months to 1 year, in severe cases imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years increased so that it will be.
- Punishment from 3 months to 1 year, in severe cases imprisonment from 6 months to 2 years increased so that it will be.
8. Increase in Intentional Injury Offences
- Custodial sentences %50 increased by the rate of.
9. Lower Limit Introduced for Simple Threat Crimes
- The lower limit is now 2 months.
- In threats made with a weapon, the upper limit of the penalty from 5 years to 7 years removed.
10. Notary Disciplinary Provisions Reorganised
- Disciplinary provisions in the Notaries Act were made explicit, clear and predictable.
11. Lower and Upper Limits of Punishment in Attempted Crimes
- The lower and upper limits of the prison sentence to be given to the perpetrator in crimes that remain at the attempt stage have been clarified.
Result:
The 10th Judicial Package aims to significantly increase penalties for crimes that threaten public safety while making execution conditions in the criminal justice system more flexible. With this comprehensive reform, the execution regime has been made more humane while deterrence has also been enhanced.
