Under the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), expressions of sincere remorse are used in two ways.
The first method involves reducing the suspect’s sentence; this ensures that accomplices are also implicated in the crime during the investigation or prosecution phases, those involved are reported to the competent authorities, and they are punished. Juliette:
The second method involves the defendant receiving a reduced sentence under the provision for sincere repentance if the harm caused to the victim by the crime is remedied and this remediation is reported to the judicial authorities.