Yusuf Kuzu, President of the Court of Cassation's 2nd Criminal Chamber, dies

Yusuf Kuzu, the President of the 2nd Criminal Chamber of the Turkish Court of Cassation, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 62 following a sudden heart attack.

A funeral ceremony was held at the Court of Cassation's headquarters to honor his career, which spanned approximately 40 years. During the ceremony, Court of Cassation President Ömer Kerkez expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to Kuzu’s family and the judicial community. Following the ceremony, Kuzu was transported to the Çimşit Cemetery Mosque in Ankara for funeral prayers and burial.

Kuzu graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Law in 1986 and held various judicial positions across Turkey, including roles in Sivas, Gümüşhane, Elazığ, Yozgat, Kütahya, and Konya. He was elected as a member of the Court of Cassation in 2014 and assumed his role as President of the 2nd Criminal Chamber on March 22, 2023. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek also issued a condolence message regarding the loss.