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Technical Assistance for Strengthening Institutional Capacity of the Judiciary and Execution System for the Fight against Addiction

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The project focuses on solving the problems encountered during the investigation, judgment and execution stages, it is aimed to improve the capacities of the institutions.

Location

Achieved results / expected outputs

Developing the capacities of the institutions for drug addicted prisoners and convicts in execution institutions and perpetrators released under probation
Establishment of Monitoring and Integration System with the participation of institutions in the execution system
Training of judges and prosecutors on drug addiction
Preparing legal regulations on drug addiction
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Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of Personnel Training Centres of the Penal Institutions

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Finland Penitentiary Institution – Estonian Academy of Security Sciences

Duration

24 months
August 28, 2019 – …

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Improving the service quality of prison staff and strengthening the institutional capacity of training centers in line with EU practices.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Establishing a well-structured standard education system that will ensure the same quality education in 5 training centres
Developing an effective human resources management system with qualified trainers
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Developing an Institution Model for Children Staying with their Mothers

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

4.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The aim of the project is to develop an institutional model for children staying with their mothers in prisons and to design a support model that will reduce the negative effects of this process on children.

Location

Diyarbakır Kadın Kapalı Ceza İnfaz Kurumu

Achieved results/ expected outputs

Building a model living space to develop a healthy mother-child relationship
Furnishing the mother and child units in the building to be built
Designing daily activities and educational programs in accordance with the age groups of children who are in prison with their mothers, developing support programs for children
Developing education and improvement programs for mothers who are imprisoned with their children, making vocational training needs analysis
Organizing activities aimed at informing the public and raising awareness on this issue
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Improving International Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

2.700.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The project, which will be carried out by the Council of Europe through the Direct Grant agreement, aims to strengthen regional and mutual judicial cooperation in criminal matters and to ensure faster resolution of cross-border legal disputes.

Location

Achieved results / expected outputs

The establishment of a comprehensive and adequate Central Monitoring System for the flow of information between the EU and Turkey
Organizing seminars for judges and prosecutors and other judicial staff
Ensuring that the Ministry of Justice is an effective point of contact for international cooperation
Organizing meetings for sharing experiences with the participation of foreign experts and public officials.
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Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution in Turkey

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Council of Europe

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

3.600.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The project aims to expand the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in order to reduce the burden of courts in the criminal justice system and to increase the efficiency of the system.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Preparation of relevant legislation drafts
Training of judges, prosecutors and mediators
Establishment of mediation offices
Examining EU best practice examples, preparing reports and organizing workshops on good practices
Raising public awareness on alternative dispute resolution methods
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Forensic Trainings Towards Advanced Examination Methods

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Gendarmerie General Command

Implementing partner

Ministry of Justice of Spain

Duration

24 months
April 14, 2019 – …

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Kriminal soruşturmaların bilimsel ve kanıt temelinin geliştirilmesi, AB en iyi uygulamaları doğrultusunda soruşturma ve yargı süreçlerinde adli bilimlerin verimliliğinin arttırılmasıdır.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Capacity building according to advanced examination methods
Introduction and enhancement of accredited examination methods
Improving the general service quality provided by the Gendarmerie Criminal Department, the Police General Directorate Criminal Department and the Forensic Medicine Institute
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Improving the Effectiveness of Family Courts: Better Protection of the Rights of Family Members

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Council of Europe

Duration

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

With the project, it is aimed to increase the awareness of the rights of children, women and other family members who have procedures in family courts for various reasons, and to improve the awareness and expertise of judges, prosecutors and experts on domestic violence, child benefit and gender equality.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Designing a "Family Law Certificate Program" within the Justice Academy for judges appointed to family courts and prosecutors working on domestic violence.
Raising public awareness of the functioning of family courts and the rights of family members
Preparation of training programs, handbooks and guides
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Better Management of Terrorists and Dangerous Offenders in Prisons and Prevention of Radicalization

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Ministry of Justice of Spain

Duration

24 months
January 21, 2019 – …

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Improving the management of high-risk prisoners and terrorist prisoners in penitentiary institutions in line with European standards, creating a practical system for the rehabilitation of prisoners and their reintegration into society.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Harmonizing the penal execution system with international and EU standards
Developing policy recommendations for the management of violent extremist prisoners and high risk prisoners
Development of risk assessment tool to prevent radicalization
Planning and delivering trainings for penitentiary personnel
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Improvement of the Efficiency of Pre-service Trainings for Candidate Judges and Prosecutors

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

Ministry of Justice

Implementing partner

Ministry of Justice of Spain

Duration

24 months
March 15, 2019 – …

EU contribution (Euro)

2.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Increasing the efficiency of the training and internships of candidate judges and prosecutors in line with European standards in order to increase the independence, effectiveness and efficiency of the judiciary.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Designing and implementing a new internship model based on the mentoring concept for judge and prosecutor candidates
Selection and training of mentors and coordinators from 10 pilot courthouses
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Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Court of Cassation

Priority area

Judiciary

Beneficiary

The Court of Cassation

Implementing partner

Council of Europe

Duration

36 months
February 21, 2019 –

EU contribution (Euro)

2.700.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

Strengthening the judiciary and making the independence, impartiality, efficiency and administration of the judiciary more concrete and visible.

Location

Ankara

Achieved results / expected outputs

Reviewing the legal framework that regulates the functioning, structure and appeal process of the Court of Cassation
Introducing new working procedures and tools in order to ensure a uniform application by taking into consideration the best practices in Europe
Developing the quality of the training policy and program of the Court of Cassation, taking into account the best European practices
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