The Rights of Children in Turkish Criminal Law

Abstract

Family is the most important factor in child development. In the early stages, children emulate their parents and learn from their behavior without questioning and accepting them as unquestionable truths. If a child's propensity for unlawful behavior goes unnoticed, it can have a lasting impact and potentially affect the community in the future. As this behavior pattern carries the possibility of turning into criminal activity in the future, the sanctions should be tailored accordingly. This study aims to investigate children's rights within the scope of Turkish Criminal Law in conjunction with international and national agreements in the field of law. The existing studies are insufficient, and as children are to shape our future, progressing children's rights should always be a priority.