Another exception to the decriminalization of abor-
tion based on protecting family honor is in “Felonies
against the Integrity and Health of the Race.” The
punishment for felonies lessens if the crime is com-
mitted to “preserve the pride and reputation of
oneself or a relative” (Article 472).
Worst of all was Article 462 which regulated the
reduction of punishment in “passion crimes,” but
in reality applied to all “crimes of honor.” This arti-410 law: criminal
cle was annulled by the Turkish National Assembly
in June 2003 to satisfy the European Union.Bibliography
Türk ceza kanunu 765, approved 1 March 1926, pub-
lished in Resmi Gazete320, 13 March 1926.
Türk medeni kanunu 4721, approved 22 November
2001, published in Resmi Gazete24607, 8 December
2001, enacted 1 January 2002.Cânân Arin