Turkey's '12th Judicial Package' Approved by Parliament Commission

The Grand National Assembly's Justice Commission has approved Turkey's "12th Judicial Package," a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary. The package extends the deadline for reducing the number of chambers at the Danıştay, the highest administrative court, by four years, pushing the change from July 2026 to a later date. It also broadens the scope of cases that can be resolved by a single judge in administrative courts.

Notably, the commission adopted an amendment proposed by the ruling AK Party and MHP. This addition introduces a new article specifically targeting individuals known as "IBAN victims." These are people who have shared their bank account information with others for illicit financial gains. The new provision aims to curb such fraudulent activities.

The approval signifies a step towards judicial reform in Turkey, addressing procedural aspects and introducing measures against financial fraud facilitated through bank account sharing.