The State Structure
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is a secular republic based on the principles of democracy, social justice and the supremacy of law.
The Constitution of the TRNC, which was adopted by public referendum on 5 May 1985, can be accessed at the following link:
The State is governed by the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judicial branches. The Constitution establishes a system of separation of powers through checks and balances between these branches.
The Legislative Power
Legislative power shall vest in the Assembly of the Republic on behalf of the people of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The number of the Members of Parliament is 50.
The official website of the Assembly of the Republic can be accessed via the following link: www.cm.gov.nc.tr
The Executive Power
The executive power and duties are exercised by the President and the Council of Ministers in accordance with the Constitution and laws.
The Government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is the Prime Minister and the Ministers.
The President appoints the Prime Minister and, upon Prime Minister’s proposal, the ministers. At the request of the Prime Minister’s request, the President may dismiss any minister. Ministers may be appointed from outside the Parliament, but such individuals must possess the qualifications to be elected as members of Parliament.
The number of Ministries cannot exceed ten. The Prime Minister chairs at the Council of Ministers. The President may preside at the Council of Ministers, if the President deems it necessary or upon the request of the Prime Minister but he/she can not vote.
The Judicial Power
Judicial power is exercised on behalf of the people of the TRNC by independent courts.
The official website of the Courts can be accessed via the following link: www.mahkemeler.net