sorgulama

Sorgulama is a Turkish term that refers to the act of questioning or interrogation conducted by law enforcement or judicial authorities to collect information about a suspected crime or incident. The word combines sorgu (inquiry) with the agentive suffix -lama, indicating the process of inquiry.

In practice, sorgulama encompasses questioning of suspects, witnesses, and victims and may occur during an investigation at police stations, gendarmerie facilities, or prosecutor offices. The aim is to establish a factual picture, verify timelines, identify participants, and develop leads. Questions typically address what happened, when and where it occurred, who was involved, and why.

The form of sorgulama can be oral or written, and statements may be recorded or transcribed for use as evidence in investigations and potential prosecutions. Procedures, duration, and rights surrounding the process vary depending on the jurisdiction and the stage of the case.

Rights and safeguards: in many legal systems, individuals undergoing sorgulama have protections such as the right to be informed of the purpose of questioning, the right to consult with a lawyer, and the right to refrain from answering questions that may self-incriminate. Authorities are expected to conduct questioning without coercion and in accordance with due process, including applicable time limits and data protection rules.

Variations and scope: the term is used broadly and can refer to formal interrogations as defined by law or to more informal questioning. Debates around sorgulama often focus on ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing abuses of power during the interrogation process.