Decision text
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Case note
The applicant, who held French and Syrian citizenship, had entered Türkiye lawfully and obtained a short-term residence permission. The applicant was married to a Syrian national working as a teacher in Türkiye and argued that deportation would affect family unity.
The Court’s finding
The Constitutional Court held that the existence and practical effect of the family relationship had not been adequately examined by the reviewing court. It also noted that the reasoning referred to an allegation that did not match the criminal proceedings, which later ended in an acquittal.
The principle in practical terms
Immigration decisions may involve both public-order considerations and family-life rights. The authorities and courts must address the relevant arguments and provide reasons that allow the balance between those interests to be understood. The decision does not remove the State’s power to regulate entry, residence or deportation.
The Court found a violation and sent the case for retrial to remove the consequences of the violation. The source is the official Constitutional Court decision.
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