Information Package / Course Catalogue
Criminal Procedure Law
Course Code: ML468
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to teach the fundamental principles of criminal procedure law, the stages of criminal proceedings, and the functioning of the criminal justice system. It provides students with knowledge about the institutions, parties, and procedural rules involved in investigation and prosecution processes. The rights of suspects and defendants, the law of evidence, and the principle of a fair trial are examined in detail. Furthermore, current issues and recent developments in criminal procedure are evaluated.

Course Content

The course begins with the fundamental concepts and principles of criminal procedure law. The stages of investigation and prosecution, the parties to criminal proceedings, and competent judicial authorities are examined. Protective measures, evidence, interrogation, and statement-taking procedures are discussed in detail. Indictments, trials, judgments, and legal remedies are evaluated. In addition, the right to a fair trial and the impact of the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights on criminal procedure law are analyzed from a human rights perspective.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of criminal procedure law.
2.Analyzes investigation and prosecution processes.
3.Interprets the rules governing the collection and evaluation of evidence.
4.Evaluates the rights of suspects and defendants within the framework of criminal procedure law.
5.Explains the importance of the principle of a fair trial in criminal proceedings.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ashworth, A. & Redmayne, M. The Criminal Process. Oxford University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Criminal Procedure Law
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fundamental Principles of Criminal Procedure
Week 3 - Theoretical
Parties to Criminal Proceedings
Week 4 - Theoretical
Investigation Phase
Week 5 - Theoretical
Prosecution Phase
Week 6 - Theoretical
Protective Measures
Week 7 - Theoretical
Law of Evidence and Proof
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Statement Taking and Interrogation Procedures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Indictment and Public Prosecution
Week 11 - Theoretical
Trial and Judgment
Week 12 - Theoretical
Right to a Fair Trial and ECHR Decisions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current Issues and Case Analyses
Week 14 - Theoretical
Current Issues and Case Analyses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
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5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026