01.10.2025 17:19
In a live broadcast held in the garden of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) in Ankara, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç made special statements to Haberler.com regarding the content of the 11th Judicial Package. Minister Tunç stated that the provisions related to preventing illegal online gambling, which President Erdoğan also mentioned by saying "We will eradicate it," would be included in the judicial package.
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) General Assembly, while starting the 4th Legislative Year of the 28th Term, is keeping a pulse on the agenda with live broadcasts conducted with political figures in the Assembly garden by Haberler.com. As the content and articles of the 11th Judicial Package take their place on the agenda, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç made exclusive statements to Haberler.com regarding the judicial package to be presented to the TBMM this term.
Answering questions from Haberler.com Editor-in-Chief Av. Bedia Teymur, Haberler.com News Director Olgun Kızıltepe, and presenter Melis Yaşar, Minister Tunç announced that comprehensive regulations would be made regarding crimes that threaten social peace and security within the scope of the 11th Judicial Package.
"PENALTIES WILL BE INCREASED FOR FIRING WEAPONS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND BLOCKING ROADS"
Regarding the 11th Judicial Package, Minister Tunç stated, "This is related to the prevention of crimes that disrupt social peace and tranquility. There will be studies regarding both the introduction of new crimes and the increase of penalties for actions such as firing weapons in residential areas and blocking roads in traffic. Additionally, there will be measures we need to take regarding children who are drawn into crime." he expressed.
ONLINE BETTING IS ALSO IN THE JUDICIAL PACKAGE
Indicating that the issue pointed out by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the Cabinet Meeting with the statement "We will eradicate illegal betting and online gambling" will also be included in the judicial package, Tunç said, "The increase in cyber crimes, phone fraud, and the grievances of our citizens in this regard are significant. Online betting and online gambling are causing great grievances. We have prepared our draft laws regarding this. We have worked intensively throughout the summer. We have taken into account the demands coming from the field. These issues were brought up in the meetings we held in our judicial organization. And there will be regulations specifically regarding these in the 11th judicial package," he stated.
Tunç noted that the details of the judicial package and the objectives of the bill will be shared with the public in the coming days.
"THE 12TH JUDICIAL PACKAGE IS ALSO READY"
Stating that the 12th Judicial Package is also ready, Tunç said, "We will not stop after the 11th judicial package. The 12th is also ready. It includes important findings related to speeding up legal proceedings, a justice system that does not delay, the continuity of hearings, preventing long hearings, and enabling our citizens to access their rights more quickly. These will be implemented in the 12th Judicial Package," he said.
"WE WILL PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR LEGAL REGULATIONS IN THE PROCESS OF A TERROR-FREE TURKEY"
Minister Tunç stated, "There are important regulations regarding family law and the notification law. We will implement these, God willing. There is an intense effort in the Assembly regarding the process of making a Terror-Free Turkey permanent, and a commission has been established. The decisions and recommendations of that commission will certainly lead to steps that need to be taken regarding legal regulations. We will continue to provide technical support to our Assembly on matters requiring legal regulation," he expressed.