TERSHANA v. ALBANIA - 48756/14 (Judgment : Preliminary objections dismissed : Second Section)

Art 2 (substantive) • Positive obligations • Acid attack on a woman in the street • Existence of an effective criminal-law framework • Risk to applicant�s life, by suspected former husband, not being brought to attention of authorities before attack • State authorities not responsible

Art 2 (procedural) • Effective investigation • Court having regard to general situation of violence against women in Albania • Ineffectual approach to violence against women by law enforcement officials • Obligation on the part of the investigative authorities to react with special diligence in conducting a thorough investigation • Failure to carry out with due expedition and determination investigative measure of crucial importance • Inability of applicant to appeal decision staying investigation, challenge (lack of) investigative steps or bring claim for damages

This judgment will become final in the circumstances set out in Article 44 � 2 of the Convention. It may be subject to editorial revision.

The European Court of Human Rights (Second Section), sitting as a Chamber composed of:

��������� Robert Spano, President, ��������� Paul Lemmens, ��������� Ledi Bianku, ��������� Valeriu Griţco, ��������� Jon Fridrik Kj�lbro, ��������� St�phanie Mourou-Vikstr�m, ��������� Arnfinn B�rdsen, judges, and Stanley Naismith, Section Registrar,