The Anti-Terror Law No. 3713 (TMK) is a law that was adopted in 2003 and forms the basic framework for the fight against terrorism in Turkey. This law covers many important issues such as defining terrorist crimes, determining the authorized institutions to combat these crimes, and regulating the penalties to be applied to these crimes.
In this blog post, we will examine some important crimes within the scope of TMK No. 3713.
Being a Member of a Terrorist Organization:
According to Article 5 of the TMK, being a member of a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 10 years. In order for this crime to occur, it is necessary to be a member of the organization willingly and knowing its goals and activities.
Aiding a Terrorist Organization:
According to Article 6 of the TMK, providing material or moral support to a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 3 to 8 years. In order for this crime to occur, it is necessary to knowingly and willingly aid the activities of the organization.
Making Propaganda:
According to Article 7 of the TMK, making propaganda for a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 2 to 5 years. In order for this crime to occur, it is necessary to make propaganda that openly and directly praises or encourages the goals and activities of the organization.
Participating in Armed Action:
According to Article 8 of the TMK, participating in the armed actions of a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 15 to 22 years. In order for this crime to occur, it is necessary to knowingly and willingly participate in the armed actions of the organization.
Threats and Blackmail:
According to Article 10 of the TMK, threatening or blackmailing a person on behalf of or for the purpose of a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 2 to 5 years.
Using Explosives:
According to Article 11 of the TMK, using explosives on behalf of or for the purpose of a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 12 to 20 years.
Killing or Injuring Officers:
According to Article 12 of the TMK, killing or injuring a public official on behalf of or for the purpose of a terrorist organization is punishable by life imprisonment.
Espionage:
According to Article 13 of the TMK, spying on behalf of or for the purpose of a terrorist organization is punishable by imprisonment from 15 to 20 years.
