PUBLIC LAW (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
KHK5225 German Penal Procedure Law and Its Effects on Turkish Law Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. MEHMET SİNAN ALTUNÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. FERİDUN YENİSEY
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach the effects of German Criminal Procedure Law on Turkish Criminal Procedure Law.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to

1. You will know the general characteristics of German Criminal Procedure Law.

2. You will be able to compare the differences and similarities of German Criminal Procedure Law and Turkish Criminal Procedure Law.

3. You will learn the conditions of application of both criminal law systems.

4. You will learn what are the legal remedies in German Criminal Procedure Law


5. German Criminal Procedure Law and Turkish Criminal Procedure Law
You will have knowledge about the phases of investigation and prosecution.

6. You will have knowledge about the basic institutions of German Criminal Procedure Law and Turkish Criminal Procedure Law.

Course Content

General Provisions of the German Code of Criminal Procedure: duty, jurisdiction, recusal of the judge, (art.1-31)
File organization, court decisions, notification, reinstatement, testimony (Art.32-71)
Expert witness, investigative measures, arrest and detention (Art. 72-130)
Interrogation, defense, public prosecution (Art. 133-157)
Preparation of public case, interim investigation, trial preparation (Art. 158-225A)
Hearing (Art. 226-295)
Remedies, general provisions and objection (Art. 296-311A)
Appeal (Art. 312-332)
Appeal (Art.333-358)
Renewal of Trial (Art. 359-373A)
Personal lawsuit, participation in public prosecution, compensation to the victims of crime (Art. 374-406)
Powers of the Person Harmed by Crime, penalty decree, security measure proceedings (Art.406D-416)
Summary proceedings, confiscation procedure, prosecution of legal persons, costs of proceedings (Art. 417-473A)
Protection and use of personal data in criminal procedure (Art. 474-500)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General Provisions of the German Code of Criminal Procedure: duty, jurisdiction, recusal of the judge, (art.1-31)
2) File organization, court decisions, notification, reinstatement, testimony (Art.32-71)
3) Expert witness, investigative measures, arrest and detention (Art. 72-130)
4) Interrogation, defense, public prosecution (Art. 133-157)
5) Preparation of public case, interim investigation, trial preparation (Art. 158-225A)
6) Hearing (Art. 226-295)
7) Remedies, general provisions and objection (Art. 296-311A)
8) Midterm Exam
9) Appeal
10) Renewal of Trial (Art. 359-373A)
11) Personal lawsuit, participation in public prosecution, compensation to the victims of crime (Art. 374-406)
12) Powers of the Person Harmed by Crime, penalty decree, security measure proceedings (Art.406D-416)
13) Summary proceedings, confiscation procedure, prosecution of legal persons, costs of proceedings (Art. 417-473A)
14) Protection and use of personal data in criminal procedure (Art. 474-500)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: - Feridun Yenisey / Salih Oktar, Alman Ceza Muhakemesi Kanunu, Seçkin, 1.bs,

Ankara, 2020.

- Feridun Yenisey / Salih Oktar / Ayla Oktar, Alman Ceza Muhakemesi Kanunu,

Seçkin, 3. bs, Beta, İstanbul, 2020.

- Feridun Yenisey/Ayşe Nuhoğlu, Ceza Muhakemesi Hukuku, Seçkin, 12. bs,

Ankara 2024.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Presentation 1 % 0
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 143
Presentations / Seminar 1 3
Homework Assignments 10 20
Final 1 3
Total Workload 208

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has the knowledge on the different areas of the public law.
2) Has the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
3) Develops her fundamental public law knowledge.
4) Has the knowledge on the protection measures in the criminal procedure law.
5) Has the knowledge on the adminstrative law issues.
6) Has the knowledge on the European Union criminal law.
7) Has the knowledge on the European Union's legislation and institutions.
8) Has the knowledge on the international and comparative public law.
9) Has the knowledge on the tax law.
10) Has the knowledge on the political and juridical basis of the State.
11) Has the knowledge on the Human Rights law.
12) Establishes the relation between the public law and the other social sciences.