Extradition Proceedings & International Law Safeguards
Extradition requests involving foreign nationals located in Turkey are governed by Law No. 6706 on International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters and bilateral treaties.
1. Statutory Bars to Extradition
- Political Offenses: Extradition is denied if the offense is political or military in nature.
- Human Rights Risks: Extradition is strictly barred if the requested person faces risk of torture, inhuman treatment, or unfair trial.
- Non-Extradition of Turkish Citizens: Turkish nationals are not extradited to foreign states, subject to treaty exceptions.
2. Challenging INTERPOL Red Notices
Filing legal petitions before the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) to delete abusive or politically motivated Red Notices.
