The webinar began with a welcoming speech by Prof Kadir Berk Kapancı (ELI Turkish Hub Co-Chair; MEF University, Istanbul), and followed by an in-dept presentation of the ELI Report on Protection of Adults in International Situations by Mr Mustafa Furkan Yavuz (Research Assistant at Özyeğin University, Istanbul) who also translated the ELI Report into Turkish. Discussions were led by Prof Ceyda Süral Efeçınar (Pîrî Reis University, Istanbul) and Prof Başak Başoğlu (ELI Turkish Hub Co-Chair; Pîrî Reis University, Istanbul). First, Prof Ceyda Süral Efeçınar discussed the jurisdiction, applicable law, and recognition of decisions related to protecting adults under Turkish law. She also compared current developments with those under Turkish law. Subsequently, Prof Başak Başoğlu identified the main regulations for the protection of vulnerable adults under Turkish law and explained the reasons and necessities for a reform in the Turkish law.

The webinar had 20 attendees.

The lectures were followed by a Q&A session.

The recording of the webinar is available here