CASE OF X v. GEORGIA

FOURTH SECTIONCASE OF X v. GEORGIA(Application no. 35640/22)  JUDGMENT Art 3 and Art 8 • Positive obligations • Ineffective criminal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by her stepfather • Adequate legislative and regulatory framework in place to combat sexual offences against children • Investigative delays and inactivity • Investigation inconclusive • Authorities’ persistent failure – or possible unwillingness – to properly investigate serious allegations and lack of meaningful involvement of the applicant in the proceedings as a recognised victim • Criminal investigation liable to cause the applicant additional and unwarranted distress, amounting to secondary victimisation Prepared by the Registry. Does not bind the Court. STRASBOURG31 March 2026   This judgment will become final in the circumstances set out in Article 44 § 2 of the Convention. It may be subject …