Turkish Civil Code: A Cornerstone of Modern Legal Reform
On February 17, 1926, the Turkish Civil Code was adopted, and it officially came into effect on October 4, 1926. This legislation laid down one of the foundational stones of the Republic of Turkey’s modern legal system. The adoption of the Civil Code marks the beginning of Turkey’s legal innovations and facilitated social changes, contributing to the principle of equality among individuals. This development is considered a significant step towards the country’s modernization objectives. The Turkish Civil Code ensured the protection of individual rights within society and introduced reforms in areas such as family, inheritance, debt, and property.