Constitution of the Republic of Turkey – English Translation by Professor Dr. Vahit Bıçak:  Published by Wolters Kluwer Constitution of the Republic of Turkey is an authoritative English translation of Turkey’s fundamental legal document, meticulously translated by Professor Dr. Vahit Bıçak. This book presents an accurate and comprehensive translation of the Turkish Constitution, enabling international scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to access and understand the foundations of Turkey’s legal and political system.

As the supreme legal framework of Turkey, the Constitution defines the structure of government, fundamental rights and freedoms, the rule of law, and democratic principles. This translation ensures that the constitutional text remains faithful to the original Turkish version, preserving its legal and linguistic precision while making it accessible to a global audience.

Key features of this translation include:

• A precise and legally accurate English rendition of the 1982 Constitution, translated by Professor Dr. Vahit Bıçak.
• Coverage of all amendments, including the significant 2017 constitutional reforms that transformed Turkey’s governmental structure from a parliamentary system to a presidential system.
• Inclusion of fundamental rights and freedoms, judicial mechanisms, and constitutional principles in alignment with international legal frameworks.
• A valuable reference for comparative constitutional studies, helping international legal scholars and institutions analyze Turkey’s constitutional development.

This English translation serves as an indispensable resource for academics, legal professionals, diplomats, and international organizations seeking a clear and reliable version of Turkey’s constitutional law.

📖 For more details and to access the book, visit:
Wolters Kluwer – Constitution of the Republic of Turkey

For reference, the full citation is as follows:

Vahit Bıçak, ‘Turkey’, (2024), pp.1-96 in André Alen and David Haljan (eds), IEL Constitutional Law, (Kluwer Law International BV, Netherlands), Access here.