38. Is there a ban on vote buying?

Article 152 – (Changed first clause: 10/6/1983 - 2839/50 art.) Anyone who offers or suggests or gives any favors, assets or provides any official or general or private benefits to one or more voters for giving vote for himself or any other candidates in elections, are sentenced to from one to three years in prison. Even benefits or utilities are explained as the travel, food, drink or transfer costs of the voters, the penalties will remain the same. The voter, who accepts above mentioned money, benefit, utility or services, will be subject to same punishment. In case these actions are exercised by force, threat or by using power, the responsible will be subject to one times increased punishment.
Source: Article 152, Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2018)

It is forbidden for political parties and candidates to distribute directly or through third parties or institutions , any gifts or giveaways other than those specified (such as brochures, handouts, party flag, poster and relevant CDs or DVDs aiming personal advertisement) personal infin this Article.
Source: Article 57(1), Law on Basic Provisions of Elections and Voter Registers, 1961 (amended 2018)

Those who violate this provision are subject to a total of 267 Turkish Liras administrative fine.
Source: Article 32, Law on Misdemeanours (5326), 2005

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