“Consumer Law 101” Conference Attracts Significant Interest: Supreme Court Honorary Member Ali Selman Erkuş Shares His Experiences

The conference titled “Consumer Law 101,” organized by the Ombudsman and Mediation Community, was held with the participation of a prominent figure from the legal world. The honorary guest of the conference was Ali Selman Erkuş, retired president of the 13th Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals and honorary member of the Supreme Court of Appeals.

The event, which saw a high turnout, addressed current issues in consumer law, their practical implications, and judicial decisions. The main agenda items of the conference included:

• An overview of consumer law,
• the Supreme Court of Appeals' 13th The functioning,
• problem-solving capacity of consumer arbitration committees.

In his speech, Ali Selman Erkuş shared his extensive judicial experience and emphasized the importance of fair trial, freedom of access to justice, and the reasoning behind decisions, particularly in consumer disputes.

He expressed his pride in contributing to the development of consumer law through the decisions rendered by the 13th Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals during his tenure.

At the conclusion of the event, mutual evaluations were made on the effectiveness of consumer arbitration boards and their capacity to resolve practical issues. Participants noted that the conference was highly productive both in terms of academic and practical knowledge.

The Ombudsman and Mediation Community announced that they aim to increase students' awareness of legal practice through similar events.