What is a complaint-dependent crime?
In the Turkish Penal Code, the right to file a lawsuit belongs to the prosecutor. However, some crimes are investigated upon complaint. These types of crimes are defined as crimes that require a complaint. In this case, the victim's complaint is essential for the prosecution of the crime. Otherwise, such crimes are not included in the investigation, and a public case is not opened. Crimes that harm the individual rather than the public and public property are crimes that result in punishment upon the individual's complaint.
Which crimes require a complaint?
Simple assault, negligent intentional assault, assault by negligence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual relations with a minor, threat, violation of the inviolability of dwelling, violation of the freedom to work and labor, disturbance of peace and tranquility, insult, insult to the memory of a person, violation of communication privacy, violation of the privacy of private life, listening to and recording conversations between persons, theft, abuse of office, fraud, etc. are crimes investigated upon complaint.
