HUK 557 Appeal in Criminal ProcedureMEF UniversityDegree Programs Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Private Law (YL) (Non-Thesis)
Master Length of the Programme: 1.5 Number of Credits: 90 TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF: Level 7

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code HUK 557
Course Title in English Appeal in Criminal Procedure
Course Title in Turkish Ceza Yargılamasında İstinaf Yasa Yolu
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 138 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Yok
Registration Restrictions Master's Students Only
Overall Educational Objective To learn about the purpose and qualifications of the remedy, who is entitled to use it, the conditions for lodging an appeal, the effects of the appeal, the decisions that can be taken by the Regional Court of Appeal.
Course Description The concept of appeal, its purpose and certain distinctions of appeal, historical development of the criminal appeal procedure and appeal courts, conditions of bringing a case to a criminal appeal court and its effects, actions that can be taken by the criminal appeal courts and judgments given by them are addressed in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Learn the concept, philosophy and types of appeals.
2) Understand the conditions for lodging an appeal and the effect of an appeal on the judgement of the first instance court.
3) Learn the procedures to be followed by the Regional Court of Appeal and the decisions to be made by the Regional Court of Appeal on the application to appeal.
4) Information on whether there is a right of appeal against decisions of the district court.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general.
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies.
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law.
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice.
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law in general. N
2) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on the rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies. N
3) An advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law specifically on current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines N
4) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of private law. N
5) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to independently research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice. N
6) Expert, specialised cognitive and technical to independently interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences. N
7) Knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of private law. N
Prepared by and Date ALİ RIZA ÇINAR ,
Course Coordinator AKTS1
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. ALİ RIZA ÇINAR

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) The concept and purpose of appeals
2) Different types of appeal
3) The development of the appeal and the history of the appellate courts
4) Statutory regulation of the right of appeal
5) Persons entitled to appeal
6) Judgments and decisions against which an appeal is open and closed
7) Conditions for filing an appeal and the effects of an appeal
8) Examination of the conditions for appeal by the court that handed down the judgement, notification of the appeal and receipt of the parties' comments.
9) Measures to be taken by the regional court of appeal
10) Decisions that the Regional Court of Appeal may take after examining the case on the merits
11) Decisions that the Regional Court of Appeal may take after examining the case on the merits
12) Prosecution stage before the Regional Court of Appeal
13) Decisions of the Regional Court of Appeal at the end of the hearing
14) Appeals against decisions of the Regional Court of Appeal
15) End of term exams
16) End of term exams
Required/Recommended Readings- Türk ve Alman Ceza Yargılama Hukukunda İstinaf, Ali Rıza ÇINAR - Ceza Muhakemesinde Yeni Bir Denetim Muhakemesi Yolu Olarak İstinaf, Mustafa Ruhan ERDEM - Ceza Muhakemesi Hukukunda İstinaf, Ali Tanju SARIGÜL - İstinaf, Ceza Muhakemesi Hukukunda İstinaf ve Tekrar Kabulü Sorunu, Feridun YENİSEY
Teaching MethodsLecture, homework and presentation
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 60
Presentation 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration cinarr@mef.edu.tr

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ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 2 2 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 16 2 2 20
Homework Assignments 1 34 34
Total Workload 138
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 6