{"id":2759,"date":"2026-03-10T15:32:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/?p=2759"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:55:33","slug":"tck-115-nedir-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/tck-115-nedir-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme\/","title":{"rendered":"What is TCK Article 115? (Preventing the Exercise of Freedom of Belief, Thought, and Conviction)"},"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\/tck-115-nedir-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme\/#TCK_115_Sucunun_Cezasi_Nedir\" >What is the Penalty for the Offence under TCK Article 115?<\/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\/tck-115-nedir-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme\/#TCK_115in_Unsurlari_Sartlari_Nelerdir\" >What are the Elements (Conditions) of TCK Article 115?<\/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\/tck-115-nedir-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme\/#Sikca_Sorulan_Sorular_SSS\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TCK 115<\/strong>, a person&nbsp;<strong>belief, thought, or conviction<\/strong>&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;<strong>compelling<\/strong>&nbsp;or this freedom&nbsp;<strong>preventing from exercising<\/strong>&nbsp;punishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The purpose of this offence is to protect a person's:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>belief\/thought\u00a0<strong>disclosure or non-disclosure<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>belief\u00a0<strong>changing or not changing<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In accordance with one's belief\u00a0<strong>performing worship\/rituals<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arising from one's belief\u00a0<strong>maintaining lifestyle preferences<\/strong>\u00a0the freedom to\u00a0<strong>protect<\/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=\"TCK_115_Sucunun_Cezasi_Nedir\"><\/span><strong>What is the Penalty for the Offence under TCK Article 115?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Base Penalty (TCK 115\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penalty pursuant to TCK 115\/1:&nbsp;<strong>imprisonment from 1 to 3 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prevention of Worship or Rituals (TCK 115\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The individual or collective performance of religious worship\/rituals&nbsp;<strong>force\/threat<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>through other unlawful acts<\/strong>&nbsp;also the prevention&nbsp;<strong>is subject to the same penalty<\/strong>&nbsp;as follows:&nbsp;<strong>1 to 3 years of imprisonment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interference with Lifestyle (TCK Art. 115\/3)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interfering with a person's lifestyle choices&nbsp;<strong>stemming from their beliefs\/thoughts\/convictions<\/strong>&nbsp;by means of force\/threat or unlawful acts, or compelling a person to change them, also&nbsp;<strong>1 to 3 years of imprisonment<\/strong>&nbsp;shall be punished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When is the Penalty Increased? (TCK Art. 119)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, if the offense is committed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>With a weapon<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If committed together with more than one person<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By abusing the influence of a public office<\/strong>,<br>the penalty may be\u00a0<strong>increased by one fold<\/strong>\u00a0(TCK 119).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Application example: In the jurisprudence of the Court of Cassation (Yarg\u0131tay), a public official's interference with a person's religious attire\/lifestyle by abusing their influence&nbsp;<strong>TCK 115\/3 + 119\/1-e<\/strong>&nbsp;may be evaluated within the scope of.<\/em><\/p>\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=\"TCK_115in_Unsurlari_Sartlari_Nelerdir\"><\/span><strong>What are the Elements (Conditions) of TCK Article 115?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Perpetrator and Victim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Perpetrator:<\/strong>\u00a0Anyone can be (not a specific-subject crime).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victim:<\/strong>\u00a0The person whose freedom of belief\/thought\/conviction is violated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Act (Which Behaviors Constitute the Crime?)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three main groups of acts under TCK 115:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>a) Compelling a person to disclose or change their religious belief or conviction (TCK 115\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Such as \"If you do not express this opinion, I will harm you\"\u00a0<strong>threat<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying\u00a0<strong>physical pressure<\/strong>\u00a0on a person to change their belief (<strong>duress<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>b) Preventing the disclosure or dissemination of a belief (TCK 115\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preventing a person from giving speeches, making posts, or expressing opinions by means of threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>c) Obstructing worship or religious ceremonies (TCK 115\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preventing access to the area where collective worship is conducted through force or threats,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applying intimidation or pressure to practically prevent the act of worship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>d) Interference with lifestyle (TCK Art. 115\/3)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interfering with clothing choices based on one's belief and compelling to change them,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempting to force a person to change their preferred lifestyle dictated by their belief through coercion or threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Method: \"Coercion or Threat\" or \"Other Unlawful Conduct\"<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coercion:<\/strong>\u00a0Use of physical force (pushing, holding, forcible removal, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threat:<\/strong>\u00a0Intimidation; notifying that harm will be inflicted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other unlawful conduct:<\/strong>\u00a0Determined on a case-by-case basis; for example, unlawful obstruction, pressure, or arbitrary prohibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note: The typical characteristic of TCK Art. 115 is not merely \"condemnation\/criticism\";&nbsp;<strong>rather, the emergence of methods<\/strong>&nbsp;that establish pressure and effectively restrict freedom. Evaluations are made according to the nature of the specific case.<\/em><\/p>\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>1) What is the offense under TCK Art. 115?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TCK 115<\/strong>, compels the person&nbsp;<strong>to reveal or change their religion, conscience, and opinion,<\/strong>or prohibits them from revealing or disseminating the same; furthermore,&nbsp;<strong>worship or a lifestyle stemming from religious belief<\/strong>&nbsp;criminalizes hindering them through coercion, threats, or unlawful conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) What is the penalty for TCK 115?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base sentence&nbsp;<strong>imprisonment from 1 to 3 years<\/strong>is (TCK 115\/1). Articles 115\/2 and 115\/3 also reference the same penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Which paragraph does obstructing worship fall under?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obstruction of religious worship or rituals&nbsp;<strong>TCK 115\/2<\/strong>&nbsp;falls within the scope of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Which paragraph does interference with lifestyle (clothing, etc.) fall under?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interference with lifestyle choices derived from belief and coercion to change them&nbsp;<strong>TCK 115\/3<\/strong>&nbsp;may be evaluated within the scope of. There are examples of this in the practice of the Court of Cassation (Yarg\u0131tay).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) What happens if committed by a public official?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the crime is&nbsp;<strong>by abusing the influence conferred by public duty,<\/strong>&nbsp;committed&nbsp;<strong>TCK 119\/1-e<\/strong>&nbsp;the penalty pursuant to&nbsp;<strong>increased by one fold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Atty. Bat\u0131n YILMAZ<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TCK 115, bir ki\u015fiyi&nbsp;inanc\u0131, d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcncesi veya kanaati&nbsp;konusunda&nbsp;zorlamay\u0131&nbsp;ya da bu \u00f6zg\u00fcrl\u00fc\u011f\u00fcn\u00fc&nbsp;kullanmaktan al\u0131koymay\u0131&nbsp;cezaland\u0131r\u0131r. Bu su\u00e7un amac\u0131; ki\u015finin: TCK 115 Su\u00e7unun Cezas\u0131 Nedir? Temel Ceza (TCK 115\/1) TCK 115\/1\u2019e g\u00f6re ceza:&nbsp;1 y\u0131ldan 3 y\u0131la kadar hapis. \u0130badet veya Ayinin Engellenmesi (TCK 115\/2) Dini ibadet\/ayinlerin bireysel veya toplu yap\u0131lmas\u0131n\u0131n&nbsp;cebir\/tehdit&nbsp;ya da&nbsp;hukuka ayk\u0131r\u0131 ba\u015fka davran\u0131\u015flarla&nbsp;engellenmesi de&nbsp;ayn\u0131 cezaya&nbsp;tabidir:&nbsp;1\u20133 y\u0131l hapis. Ya\u015fam Tarz\u0131na [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[408,405],"class_list":["post-2759","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ceza-hukuku","tag-inanc-dusunce-ve-kanaat-hurriyetinin-kullanilmasini-engelleme","tag-tck-115"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2759","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=2759"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2761,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2759\/revisions\/2761"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/batinyilmaz.av.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}