Summary
Highlights
Details the criteria to become an MP, including citizenship, minimum age of 18, education, military status, lack of criminal conviction for specific crimes, and restrictions on civil status.
Explains which public officials must resign to run for office and distinguishes between those who can return to their positions (academic staff, general civil servants) versus those who cannot (judges, prosecutors, military personnel).
Covers the YSK's role, its composition (11 members: 6 from Court of Cassation, 5 from Council of State), its authority over election disputes, and why it is classified under the legislative section of the constitution.
Discusses the evolution of the number of seats in the parliament since 1982, stating that under the current 2017 amendment, Turkey has 600 members of parliament.