Procedure and Basic Essentials for Extradition Requests Coming to the Turkish Republic

Abstract

Traditional criminal law is strongly imbued with the principle of the territorial sovereignty of the State. Combating crimes with an international character can only be achieved by removing strict barriers of traditional principles with regard to competence. Extradition is one of prominent procedures used to attain global justice. The following essay is particularly aimed at informing foreigners that the Republic of Turkey is not a haven for criminals.