What role does the Turkish Constitutional Court play in extradition cases?

After exhausting remedies in the criminal court system, individuals may file an individual application with the Turkish Constitutional Court alleging violations of fundamental rights, particularly under Articles 17 (prohibition of torture) and 36 (right to fair trial) of the Turkish Constitution. This application does not automatically suspend extradition, so you must simultaneously request an interim measure. The Constitutional Court typically decides interim measure requests within days, but substantive review can take 1–2 years. A successful application can permanently block surrender if fundamental rights violations are established.