10.08.2026 20:50
The first 6 articles of the framework law proposal, discussed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly General Assembly and aimed at forming the legal infrastructure of the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process, have been accepted. Accordingly, within the scope of regulations conditioned on the confirmation of the PKK/KCK's disarmament and dissolution process, some investigations and prosecutions will be postponed for 5 or 10 years, detention and judicial control decisions will be re-evaluated, postponements will be lifted in case of committing new crimes, and the execution of sentences of certain convicts will be postponed.
The "Law Proposal on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion," which is intended to form the legal framework for the "Terror-Free Turkey" process and is known publicly as the 'framework law,' has begun to be discussed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) General Assembly. Following the discussions, the first 6 articles of the proposal were accepted.
CONDITION FOR PKK/KCK TO DISARM AND DISSOLVE
In the accepted articles, while the purpose and scope of the regulation are determined, a condition is introduced requiring the security institutions to determine that the PKK/KCK has ended its actual existence and surrendered the weapons and ammunition under its control, and that this situation is confirmed by the National Security Council (MGK).
SOME INVESTIGATIONS AND CASES WILL BE POSTPONED
Within the scope of the proposal, it is envisaged that investigations and prosecutions regarding certain crimes will be postponed, provided that the MGK confirms the PKK/KCK's disarmament and dissolution process.
The postponement will be 5 years for crimes requiring a prison sentence of 15 years or less, and 10 years for crimes requiring more than 15 years of imprisonment, aggravated life imprisonment, or life imprisonment. Intentional homicide committed within the scope of organizational activity and certain serious crimes are excluded from the scope.
DETENTION AND JUDICIAL CONTROL DECISIONS WILL BE RE-EVALUATED
It is envisaged that detention and judicial control decisions issued for crimes falling within the scope of postponement will be re-evaluated. If the conditions are met, a decision may be made to lift these measures.
Regulations are also included regarding files at the appellate or cassation stage.
POSTPONEMENT WILL BE LIFTED IF A NEW CRIME IS COMMITTED
It is regulated that postponement decisions will be recorded in a special system and that these records can only be used upon the request of authorized judicial authorities in connection with an investigation or prosecution.
If a terrorist crime is committed again during the postponement period, the postponement decision will be lifted and the investigation or prosecution will continue. If the period is completed without committing a new crime, a decision of no need for prosecution or dismissal of the case may be given.
EXECUTION OF CONVICTS' SENTENCES WILL ALSO BE POSTPONED
It is envisaged that the execution of sentences of those convicted of crimes within the scope will also be postponed for certain periods.
The sentences of those sentenced to a total of 15 years or less in prison may be postponed for 5 years, and the sentences of those sentenced to more than 15 years in prison, life imprisonment, or aggravated life imprisonment may be postponed for 10 years.
If a terrorist crime is committed again during this period, the postponement will be lifted and the execution of the sentence will continue. If the period is completed without committing a crime, the sentence will be deemed to have been executed.
ATTENTION ON THE REMAINING 6 ARTICLES
After the first 6 articles were accepted, attention turned to the remaining articles of the proposal. After the voting in the General Assembly is completed, a vote is expected to be held on the entire proposal.
The 6 accepted articles of the law proposal are as follows:
ARTICLE 1: PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of the regulation is defined as determining the legal procedures to be applied after the security institutions determine that the PKK/KCK has ended its actual existence and surrendered the weapons and ammunition under its control, and this situation is confirmed by the National Security Council. The proposal covers the crimes of establishing or managing the PKK/KCK, being a member of the organization, aiding and propaganda, and certain crimes committed within the scope of organizational activity.
ARTICLE 2: DEFINITIONS
The terms "organization" and "committee" used in the law are defined. "Organization" refers to the PKK/KCK and its affiliated formations, and "Committee" refers to the committee to be established by Article 7 of the proposal.
ARTICLE 3: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS WILL BE POSTPONED
It is envisaged that certain investigations and prosecutions within the scope will be postponed, provided that the MGK confirms the PKK/KCK's disarmament and dissolution process. The postponement will be 5 years for crimes requiring a prison sentence of 15 years or less, and 10 years for crimes requiring more than 15 years of imprisonment, aggravated life imprisonment, or life imprisonment. Intentional homicide committed within the scope of organizational activity and certain serious crimes committed before June 1, 2005, are excluded from the scope.
ARTICLE 4: DETENTION AND JUDICIAL CONTROL DECISIONS
It is envisaged that detention and judicial control decisions issued for crimes falling within the scope of postponement will be re-evaluated. If the conditions are met, a decision may be made to lift these measures. For files at the appellate or cassation stage, it is regulated that a decision of reversal will be given.
ARTICLE 5: POSTPONEMENT WILL BE LIFTED IN CASE OF COMMITTING A NEW CRIME
It is regulated that postponement decisions will be recorded in a special system and that these records can only be used upon the request of authorized judicial authorities in connection with an investigation or prosecution. If a terrorist crime is committed again during the postponement period, the postponement decision will be lifted and the investigation or prosecution will continue. If the period is completed without committing a new crime, a decision of no need for prosecution or dismissal of the case may be given.
ARTICLE 6: EXECUTION OF CONVICTS' SENTENCES WILL BE POSTPONED
It is envisaged that the execution of sentences of those convicted of crimes within the scope will be postponed for certain periods. The sentences of those sentenced to a total of 15 years or less in prison may be postponed for 5 years, and the sentences of those sentenced to more than 15 years in prison, life imprisonment, or aggravated life imprisonment may be postponed for 10 years. If a terrorist crime is committed again during this period, the postponement will be lifted and the execution of the sentence will continue; if the period is completed without committing a crime, the sentence will be deemed to have been executed.