Freedom of association in Türkiye

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2025
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Öztürk, Fatih
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School of Law, University College Cork
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Freedom of association in Türkiye, including the right to form associations and join them, is protected by the Turkish Constitution. Article 33 of the Constitution explicitly guarantees this right. Article 33 of the Turkish Constitution states that everyone has the right to form associations, or to become a member of an association, without prior permission. This is a fundamental right aimed at supporting democratic participation and civil society activities. The Law on Associations (Law No. 5253) and other relevant regulations provide the legal basis for the establishment, operation, and supervision of associations in Türkiye. This law outlines the requirements for forming an association, including the minimum number of founders and the necessary documentation.
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Freedom of association , Türkiye
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Öztürk, F. (2025) 'Freedom of association in Türkiye', Societās Working Paper 27/2025 (16pp). Cork: School of Law, University College Cork.
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© 2025, the Author(s). Views expressed do not represent the views of the Societās project or the School of Law at UCC.