Ina Hasankolli

Objective: The objective of this paper is to address in more detail the use of special investigation techniques as a need of states in the fight against organized crime. Also address the relationship between the use of these special investigative techniques and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the right to respect for private and family life. Cases of deviation from this right due to the public interest and the views of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on this issue. Method: The method used in this paper aims to deal in greater detail with the Albanian legislation regarding special investigation techniques. There has also been an overlap with the ECtHR’s practice of applying these techniques to the fight against organized crime. Results: The following are cases where right to respect for private and family life as an absolute right is questioned when the need to use special investigative techniques. The cases, ways and conditions necessary to apply the special investigative methods are also addressed. Conclusions: With the amendments made to the Criminal Procedure Code, the Albanian legislation has been adapted to the European one, achieving the implementation of European best practices as well as ECHR practices.

Optime 28 Oct 2021 DOI: 10.55312/op.v12i1-2.213 e drejta për jetë private dhe familjare; teknika të posaçme hetimi; veprimet simuluese; agjent i infiltruar; dorëzim i kontrolluar. right to respect for private and family life; special investigation techniques; simulation actions; infiltrated agent; controlled delivery. PDF