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It is presumed that a judgement that has come to legal force cannot be appealed and that such a judgment should be regarded as a final ruling in the case, however, under certain legal circumstances, called as newly disclosed circumstances, it is possible to restore criminal proceedings. When restoring criminal proceedings due to new circumstances, the right of individuals is guaranteed to the protection of a fair trial and a fair final ruling. The aim of the article is to investigate what circumstances can serve a...

The re-opening of criminal proceedings, where a judgment has already entered into force, due to newly discovered circumstances ensures the right of persons to a fair trial and a fair final judgment. Any person involved in criminal proceedings whose right or legitimate interests have been affected by specific criminal proceedings have a guaranteed right to lodge an application seeking the re-opening of criminal proceedings for the investigation of newly discovered circumstances. However, the initiation of such proc...