{"id":2664,"date":"2026-01-29T14:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=2664"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:55:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:55:54","slug":"cocuk-dusurtme-sucu-tck-99-nedir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/cocuk-dusurtme-sucu-tck-99-nedir\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Crime of Causing a Miscarriage (TCK Art. 99)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Ba\u015fl\u0131klar<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/cocuk-dusurtme-sucu-tck-99-nedir\/#10_Hafta_Siniri_Ne_Anlama_Gelir\" >The 10-Week Limit: What Does It Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/cocuk-dusurtme-sucu-tck-99-nedir\/#Hangi_durumda_ceza_verilmez\" >Under what circumstances is no penalty imposed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/cocuk-dusurtme-sucu-tck-99-nedir\/#Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The crime of causing a miscarriage (TCK 99)<\/strong>, is a type of offense that penalizes the act of&nbsp;<strong>causing a woman's pregnancy to be terminated unlawfully<\/strong>&nbsp;. The legislator does not completely prohibit the termination of pregnancy; however,&nbsp;<strong>criminal liability arises when conditions such as time limits, consent, medical necessity, and authorized personnel<\/strong>&nbsp;are not complied with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its most general form, this offense typically arises in the following two main scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Without the woman's consent<\/strong>\u00a0termination of pregnancy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Even with the woman's consent<\/strong>, under conditions not permitted by law (specifically\u00a0<strong>termination of a pregnancy exceeding 10 weeks in the absence of medical necessity<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Hafta_Siniri_Ne_Anlama_Gelir\"><\/span><strong>The 10-Week Limit: What Does It Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">in Turkey&nbsp;<strong>Abortion up to 10 weeks<\/strong>, provided there are no medical contraindications and the necessary consents are obtained,&nbsp;<strong>lawfully<\/strong>&nbsp;may be performed as such. One of the fundamental bases of this limit is Law No. 2827.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abortion Up to 10 Weeks (General Rule)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Until the end of the 10th week of pregnancy<\/strong>\u00a0(if there is no medical contraindication) pregnancy may be terminated upon request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In practice, this procedure\u00a0<strong>must be performed by authorized healthcare personnel and in a suitable healthcare facility<\/strong>\u00a0under the required conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abortion After 10 Weeks (Exception)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>after 10 weeks,<\/strong>&nbsp;the termination of pregnancy is, as a rule,&nbsp;<strong>not permitted<\/strong>. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>if there are conditions that threaten or will threaten the mother's life,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>circumstances such as the risk of severe disability for the unborn child,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>urgent medical conditions where delay is detrimental,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and if the reports\/expert requirements stipulated by the law are met, legality may come into question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is It Still a Crime If There Is Consent? (The Logic of TCK Art. 99\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, in certain circumstances&nbsp;<strong>even if there is consent,<\/strong>&nbsp;a crime may still be constituted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>After 10 Weeks, Absent Medical Necessity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the system of the TCK,&nbsp;<strong>when there is no medical necessity<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>and the pregnancy has exceeded 10 weeks,<\/strong>&nbsp;terminating a pregnancy on the basis of consent gives rise to criminal liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is punished in this case?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person who terminates the pregnancy (the perpetrator) is punished.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, under certain conditions, criminal consequences may also be foreseen for the consenting woman.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Absence of Consent: Unconsented Abortion (Pursuant to TCK Article 99\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">of the woman&nbsp;<strong>without giving consent<\/strong>&nbsp;a pregnancy termination act, within the scope of TCK Art. 99, is treated as&nbsp;<strong>a more severe<\/strong>&nbsp;violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Characteristics of the Crime of Unconsented Procurement of Miscarriage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the absence of consent, the grounds for justification narrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Circumstances such as violence, threats, deception, and coercion may also bring other crimes into question (depending on the case).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Penalty Increases in Case of Injury to Health or Death (TCK Article 99\/4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The act of procuring a miscarriage, resulting in the woman's:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>physical health<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>to mental health<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">causes damage, the penalty is increased. Furthermore, if the act causes the woman's&nbsp;<strong>death<\/strong>&nbsp;, a more severe penalty shall be imposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Does TCK Article 99\/4 State?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the woman's physical or mental health is damaged:\u00a0<strong>Imprisonment from 3 to 6 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the woman dies:\u00a0<strong>Imprisonment from 4 to 8 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This provision is particularly significant in cases where circumstances such as \"procedures contrary to medical standards\", \"non-sterile conditions\", or \"delay in intervention despite complications\" may aggravate criminal liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abortion Performed by Unauthorized Persons: Specifically Punished (TCK Art. 99\/5)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law stipulates that the pregnancy termination procedure&nbsp;<strong>unauthorized persons<\/strong>&nbsp;additionally targets its performance by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why is Abortion by an Unauthorized Person More Risky?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The risk of medical complications increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsupervised procedures may endanger the woman's life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore, Article 99\/5 of the TCK penalizes the element of the \"unauthorized person\" even if consent is given.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Situations Covered by Article 99\/5 of the TCK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gestational age\u00a0<strong>even if it has not exceeded 10 weeks<\/strong>, if the procedure\u00a0<strong>unauthorized person<\/strong>\u00a0is performed by, a penalty is stipulated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, if the other acts under Art. 99 are committed by an unauthorized person, the penalty\u00a0<strong>increased by half<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exception Up to 20 Weeks in Pregnancy Resulting from a Crime (TCK Art. 99\/6)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TCK Art. 99\/6 introduces a highly critical exception:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hangi_durumda_ceza_verilmez\"><\/span><strong>Under what circumstances is no penalty imposed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the woman,\u00a0<strong>as a result of a crime of which she is a victim,<\/strong>\u00a0has become pregnant,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gestational age\u00a0<strong>if not more than 20 weeks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>if the woman consents<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the procedure\u00a0<strong>specialist physicians<\/strong>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>in a hospital setting<\/strong>\u00a0if performed,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">to the person terminating the pregnancy&nbsp;<strong>no penalty shall be imposed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Points to be considered here<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exception does not apply automatically; proof of the conditions in the specific case is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The requirements of a \"hospital setting\" and \"specialist physician\" are decisive for lawfulness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subject of Consent\/Permission: Marriage, Minors and Guardianship (Law No. 2827, Art. 6)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from the criminal law perspective, for the procedure to be considered lawful&nbsp;<strong>consent\/permission<\/strong>&nbsp;rules are of utmost importance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General rule: Consent of the pregnant woman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The intervention is fundamentally subject to the pregnant woman's\u00a0<strong>permission<\/strong>\u00a0is affiliated with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In minors (non-adults)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consent of the minor + permission of the parent is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In persons under guardianship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on the conditions, the consent of the guardian and additionally\u00a0<strong>permission of the magistrates' judge<\/strong>\u00a0may come up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spousal consent in marriage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The law contains provisions regarding spousal consent in certain circumstances (specifically within the framework set forth in Article 6 of Law No. 2827).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is the crime of inducing a miscarriage (TCK Art. 99) the same thing as abortion?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abortion is a medical procedure;&nbsp;<strong>under lawful conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;it is not a crime when performed.&nbsp;<strong>The crime of causing a miscarriage (TCK 99)<\/strong>&nbsp;relates to the termination of pregnancy in a manner&nbsp;<strong>unlawful<\/strong>&nbsp;(such as conditions regarding consent, time limits, authorization, and medical necessity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is abortion up to 10 weeks a crime?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a general rule,&nbsp;<strong>up to 10 weeks<\/strong>, it may be performed lawfully provided there are no medical contraindications and the necessary consents are obtained. However, the procedure&nbsp;<strong>unauthorized person<\/strong>&nbsp;being performed by, etc., may also generate criminal risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is there a penalty for having an abortion after 10 weeks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If there is no medical necessity<\/strong>&nbsp;and the pregnancy&nbsp;<strong>has exceeded 10 weeks<\/strong>, criminal liability may arise under Article 99 of the TCK, even if based on consent. Furthermore, different paragraphs shall apply depending on the circumstances of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens if an abortion is performed by an unauthorized person?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pursuant to Article 99\/5 of the TCK, even with consent,&nbsp;<strong>unauthorized person<\/strong>&nbsp;the termination of pregnancy by shall be additionally penalized; if other acts are also committed by an unauthorized person, the penalty&nbsp;<strong>may be increased by half<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is abortion permitted in pregnancies resulting from a crime?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the scope of Article 99\/6 of the TCK;&nbsp;<strong>not exceeding 20 weeks<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>the woman's consent<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>expert physician<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>hospital setting<\/strong>&nbsp;it is envisaged that no penalty shall be imposed for the termination of pregnancy under these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In practice, the most prudent approach is for the specific case to be further evaluated by a health lawyer\/criminal lawyer; because the lack of consent may directly affect both the lawfulness and criminal liability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, you can contact us at 0532 669 34 90 and <a href=\"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/iletisim\/\">https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/iletisim\/<\/a> at our address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Atty. Bat\u0131n YILMAZ <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c7ocuk d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcrtme su\u00e7u (TCK 99), bir kad\u0131n\u0131n gebeli\u011finin&nbsp;hukuka ayk\u0131r\u0131 bi\u00e7imde sona erdirilmesine neden olma&nbsp;fiilini cezaland\u0131ran su\u00e7 tipidir. Kanun koyucu, gebeli\u011fin sonland\u0131r\u0131lmas\u0131n\u0131 tamamen yasaklamaz; ancak&nbsp;s\u00fcre, r\u0131za, t\u0131bbi zorunluluk ve yetkili ki\u015fi&nbsp;gibi \u015fartlara uyulmad\u0131\u011f\u0131nda ceza sorumlulu\u011fu do\u011far. Bu su\u00e7, en genel haliyle \u015fu iki ana durumda kar\u015f\u0131m\u0131za \u00e7\u0131kar: 10 Hafta S\u0131n\u0131r\u0131: Ne Anlama Gelir? T\u00fcrkiye\u2019de&nbsp;10 haftaya kadar [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[368,367],"class_list":["post-2664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ceza-hukuku","tag-cocuk-dusurtme-sucu","tag-tck-99"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2664"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2664\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2666,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2664\/revisions\/2666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}