Turkish Penal Code (Law No. 5237)

Article 48: Life imprisonment

Part Three: Sanctions › Chapter One: Penalties

(1) Life imprisonment shall continue throughout the life of the convict.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 48 · Müebbet hapis cezası

(1) Müebbet hapis cezası, hükümlünün hayatı boyunca devam eder.

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