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A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective

Cilt: 39 Sayı: 3 28 Aralık 2025
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A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective

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Aim: Tattoos are regarded as expressions of individual identity and art. Beyond being aesthetic elements, they have become important subjects of examination in legal proceedings, particularly gaining significance in identification processes. Additionally, tattoos warrant sociological investigation due to their broader social implications. Materials and Methods: A total of 145 Court of Cassation decisions containing the term ‘tattoo’ were identified through the Turkish Court of Cassation Decision Search Database. These decisions were thematically analyzed based on the forensic and legal contexts in which tattoos were referenced. Results: In 51.7% of the decisions, tattoos were used as tools of identification, primarily in theft, robbery, and drug-related offenses. However, among these identification-related decisions, only 25.3% included detailed tattoo descriptions. Tattoos were most commonly located on the arm and hand. In 16.6% of the cases, tattoos served as indicators of social interaction, particularly in sexual offense cases involving children. Additionally, 3.4% of the decisions included complaints related to complications following tattoo removal procedures, raising concerns regarding medical and legal oversight. Conclusion: Tattoos serve as important forensic markers in the identification and evaluation of evidence. The findings highlight the need for standardized documentation protocols in judicial processes and for the implementation of stricter oversight in tattoo removal practices to ensure legal consistency and protect individual rights.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Adli Tıp

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

15 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

19 Aralık 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 39 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Depreli, A., Beşkoç, C., Ataseven, T., Güneysu, İ., & Yılmaz, M. E. (2025). A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective. Adli Tıp Dergisi, 39(3), 298-308. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1743031
AMA
1.Depreli A, Beşkoç C, Ataseven T, Güneysu İ, Yılmaz ME. A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective. ATD. 2025;39(3):298-308. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1743031
Chicago
Depreli, Ahmet, Caner Beşkoç, Tuğba Ataseven, İlker Güneysu, ve Muhammed Emre Yılmaz. 2025. “A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39 (3): 298-308. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1743031.
EndNote
Depreli A, Beşkoç C, Ataseven T, Güneysu İ, Yılmaz ME (01 Aralık 2025) A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39 3 298–308.
IEEE
[1]A. Depreli, C. Beşkoç, T. Ataseven, İ. Güneysu, ve M. E. Yılmaz, “A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective”, ATD, c. 39, sy 3, ss. 298–308, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.61970/adlitip.1743031.
ISNAD
Depreli, Ahmet - Beşkoç, Caner - Ataseven, Tuğba - Güneysu, İlker - Yılmaz, Muhammed Emre. “A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective”. Adli Tıp Dergisi 39/3 (01 Aralık 2025): 298-308. https://doi.org/10.61970/adlitip.1743031.
JAMA
1.Depreli A, Beşkoç C, Ataseven T, Güneysu İ, Yılmaz ME. A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective. ATD. 2025;39:298–308.
MLA
Depreli, Ahmet, vd. “A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective”. Adli Tıp Dergisi, c. 39, sy 3, Aralık 2025, ss. 298-0, doi:10.61970/adlitip.1743031.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Depreli, Caner Beşkoç, Tuğba Ataseven, İlker Güneysu, Muhammed Emre Yılmaz. A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Tattoos in Supreme Court Decisions From a Forensic Medicine Perspective. ATD. 01 Aralık 2025;39(3):298-30. doi:10.61970/adlitip.1743031

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