Appeal and Cassation in Criminal Proceedings
A general guide to regional appellate review and cassation in Turkish criminal proceedings.
Regional appellate review
An appeal to the regional court may involve review of facts, evidence, legal characterisation and procedure within the statutory framework. The chamber may decide on the file or hold a hearing where required.
Cassation
Cassation before the Court of Cassation primarily examines legal compliance within the scope allowed by the Code. Not every appellate decision is open to cassation.
Reasoned application
The challenged findings, procedural error or legal issue should be identified precisely. A generic statement may fail to explain the requested review.