19.08.2025 03:41
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced that 4 people, including 2 children, have been arrested in the incident where Hakan Çakır was stabbed to death in Ankara. He signaled a new 7-article regulation regarding children involved in crime. Minister Tunç stated, "There is a need for new regulations in our Turkish Penal Code and some laws to prevent children from being led into crime and to protect the peace of our society."
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The incident occurred on August 10th in the evening hours on Adnan Yüksel Street in the Etlik neighborhood. Hakan Çakır, who runs a raw meatball shop, and his mother and sister were verbally harassed after asking for directions from Taha Z. (14) and Samet Z. (17), who were sitting on the stairs on their way home from the shop.
HAKAN ÇAKIR STABBED TO DEATH
Hakan Çakır was stabbed to death during a fight with the individuals who verbally harassed his 15-year-old sister and mother. In the fight, his brother Hakkı Can Çakır and father Şahin Çakır were also injured by stabbing, while Taha Z. and Samet Z., along with their brother Emir Z. (19) and father Cemal Z. (45), as well as U.K., were detained. The father and three brothers were arrested.
NEW REGULATION SIGNAL FROM TUNÇ REGARDING CHILDREN INVOLVED IN CRIME
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç made a noteworthy statement regarding the issue. Minister Tunç stated that a new 7-article regulation would be made concerning children involved in crime. In his statement, Tunç said: "The tragic incident that occurred in the Keçiören district of Ankara, which led to the loss of our young brother Hakan Çakır, has deeply saddened us all. The investigation initiated by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the suspects captured after the incident is being conducted in a multifaceted manner, and 4 suspects have been arrested by the Peace Criminal Court."
"WE MUST BE DILIGENT ABOUT VIOLENT INCIDENTS INVOLVING OFFENDERS UNDER 18"
I pray for God's mercy on our deceased brother and wish patience to his family and loved ones. Violence, regardless of who it comes from or who it is directed at, is absolutely unacceptable. The loss of our child Ahmet Minguzzi and similar incidents have made violent incidents involving offenders under 18 a matter that we must address with diligence.
"THE NEED FOR A NEW REGULATION HAS ARISEN"
In this context, the need for new regulations in our Turkish Penal Code and some laws has arisen regarding the investigation, prosecution, and execution phases to prevent children from being involved in crime and to maintain the peace of our society.
"OUR AIM IS TO ENSURE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD AND THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY"
For children aged 15-18, reviewing the penalty reduction rates stipulated in Article 31 of the TCK, increasing the penalties for systematic mistreatment of children or individuals in need of care, strengthening the sanctions for crimes related to the violation of family obligations, making social investigation reports mandatory in child cases and preventing their unjustified non-acceptance, executing the sentences of child convicts in closed juvenile prisons and allowing them to be separated to educational institutions in case of recovery, increasing inter-institutional coordination for the effective implementation of protective and supportive measures for children, imposing sanctions on public officials who show negligence or delay, and applying effective sanctions against parents or responsible individuals who act contrary to the measures taken in the child's interest are among the comprehensive regulations on our agenda.
Our aim is to protect the best interests of the child while ensuring the safety of the community. We will take steps decisively to protect our children from being involved in crime, to prevent victimization, and to ensure that our families do not experience such pains again. We will complete the regulations we are sensitive about in consultation with all stakeholders as soon as possible and present our draft work to the discretion of our members of parliament with the start of the legislative year.
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