Terk Suçunda Tipiklik Unsuru

“Violation of the Duty to Protect, Supervise, Assist or Notify”, of the second part of the Turkish Penal Code, which addresses Crimes Against Persons. Distinguished as an endangerment crime, the crime of abandonment aims to protect the life and physical integrity of the victim. The legislator intends with this crime to ensure more effective protection of individuals. Both in doctrine and practice, the crime of abandonment is debated across many different aspects. Particularly, the legal nature of the crime and the consequences this nature entails make it a subject worthy of academic examination. Identifying the actus reus and mens rea elements of typicality in the crime of abandonment is crucial for distinguishing this type of crime from others and accurately determining the criminal liabilitiy of the perpetrators. In this context, a detailed examination of the typicality elements of the crime of abandonment is seriously necessary. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal doctrine of abandonment, critically evaluating its elements, with the aim of clarifying contentious aspects.