When an Individual Is Killed by the Use of Force, the Convention for Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Requires That There Be an Effective Investigation and an Effective Remedy Available: \u3cem\u3eEdwards v. United Kingdom\u3c/em\u3e

Abstract

The European Court of Human Rights held that a country who is a signatory to the Convention for Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms must provide an effective investigation, including an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses, and an effective remedy when a person dies while in police custody. Edwards v. United Kingdom, 2002 WL 347058 (ECHR)