BAC v. Greece

Abstract

Human rights — Treaties — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — Article 8 — Private life — Article 13 — Positive obligation of State to adopt effective and accessible procedure to secure respect for private life — Asylum requests — Obligation of State to adopt regulations guaranteeing examination of asylum request within reasonable time to minimize situation of insecurity — Requirement of effective and accessible procedureAliens — Asylum seeking — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 — Article 8 — Convention not granting right to any particular type of residence permit — Failure of authorities to take decision on asylum application — Positive obligation of State to examine asylum request promptly — Requirement of effective and accessible procedure