The “Bill on Amending Certain Laws to Ensure the Effective and Efficient Functioning of the Judiciary,” known publicly as the “12th Judicial Package,” was submitted to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on 22 June 2026.
The Constitutional Court annulled the phrase allowing poverty alimony to be awarded on an “indefinite” basis under the Turkish Civil Code. Following the decision rendered upon the application of the 12th Family Court of Antalya, the obligation to pay alimony for life will be eliminated.
The Constitutional Court issued an important ruling concerning cases involving the return from Türkiye of children whose habitual residence is abroad and who are living in their habitual residence.
The Law Amending the Land Registry Law, Certain Other Laws, and Decree Law Nr. 375 was published in the Official Journal on Thursday, 22 May under the issue number 33261.
Law Nr. 7578, published in the Official Journal in May 2026, introduced significant obligations for social network providers and digital gaming platforms. The new regulation draws particular attention for its provisions aimed at strengthening the protection of children in digital environments.
By the decision of the General Assembly of Judges and Prosecutors dated 06.05.2026, the Regional Court of Appeal of Malatya has been established. The Regional Court of Appeal of Malatya is scheduled to become operational on 01.09.2026.
The General Communiqué on the Tax Procedure Law (Serial No. 593), drawn up by the Revenue Administration under the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, was published in the Official Journal dated 8 May 2026 and bearing the issue number 33247 and entered into force on the same date.
The decision of the Constitutional Court of Türkiye, dated 26/02/2026 and bearing the Basis number 2026/49 and the Decision number 2026/48, published in the Official Journal dated Thursday, 21 May 2026 and bearing the issue number 33260, annulled the provision set forth in Article 362(1)(a) of the Code of Civil Procedure numbered 6100, which reads as follows: “Decisions concerning cases whose amount or value does not exceed forty thousand Turkish Lira (inclusive).”
The Bill on Amendments to the Social Services Law and Certain Other Laws has been adopted and enacted by the General Assembly of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye.
Law Nr. 7577 on Amendments to Certain Laws was published in the Official Journal dated 17 April 2026 and entered into force. The law introduces significant amendments in areas such as the tax treatment of gambling and betting advertising expenses, the Value Added Tax Law, the social security contribution base and meal allowance exemption, SCT exemptions for persons with disabilities, the paid military service fee, and debt reduction for earthquake housing.
According to the decision published in the Official Journal on 22 April 2026, the Council of Judges and Prosecutors has decided to establish new specialized courts. The decision will apply to new cases and proceedings filed as of 1 June 2026.
Following the communiqué published in the Official Journal, a change has been introduced to the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) regime for persons with disabilities. The regulation promulgated by the Revenue Administration under the Ministry of Treasury and Finance expands the scope of the SCT exemption, particularly regarding vehicle purchases by individuals with orthopedic disabilities.