Author/Authors :
KİTAPÇIOĞLU, Tülay Marmara Üniversitesi - Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü - Kamu Hukuku Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article :
TÜRK CEZA KANUNU’NDA ÇOCUK DÜŞÜRTME SUÇU
Abstract :
When analyzed in detail, it will be noticed that illegal abortion, specified under article 99 of Turkish Penal Code numbered 5237, contains numerous deficiencies and contradictions. Inconveniences caused by lack of sufficient scientific studies on this type of crime and unprovided balance between freedom of will of pregnant woman and protection of future life of fetus in legal regulation come into prominence in practise. In this study, illegal abortion is analyzed from the viewpoint of criminal law. In this context, the legal good as protect by the crime, elements of crime, aggravating circumstances and punishment of crime are handled referring to contentious points.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
İllegal abortion , pregnant woman , mother , period of gestation , fetus , consent , medical obligation , medical intervention
JournalTitle :
Hukuk Araştırmaları Dergisi