freedom of thought, conscience and belief

Freedom of of worship and freedom of expression in Italian case law in 2024

Freedom of worshipIn its judgment no. 2567 of 18 March 2024, the Council of State, Section II, ruled as unlawful the order issued by the Municipality of Mandas requiring the...
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European Convention on Human Rights

Article 3 of the ECHR: Claiming healthcare violations at the European Court of Human Rights in 2024

Mental and physical healthcare lapses during detentionThe case Lavorgna v. Italy (judgement of 7 November 2024, application No. 8436/21) brought to the ECtHR the alleged mistreatment of Mr. Lavorgna during...
Syrian and Iraqi refugees arrive from Turkey to Skala Sykamias, Lesbos island, Greece. Volunteers (life rescue team - with yellow-red clothes) from the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms help the refugees.
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migration

Immigration and Citizenship in Italian Case Law in 2024

During 2024, the issue of immigration continued to occupy a central position in the Italian political, legal, and social debate. In this context, case law played an important role in...
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Children

Children's Rights in Italian Case Law in 2024

Abandonment of children or incapacitated personsThroughout 2024, criminal case law provided important clarifications regarding the nature of the crime of abandonment of minors or incapacitated persons referred to in art....
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European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights: Complaints regarding violations of healthcare in 2024 - Art. 3 ECHR

The cases include four judgements that find violations in two cases, a definite lack of violations in one, and a judgment of no violations with recorded dissenting voices in the...
Increasing Far-Right and the Question of Gender Equality
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identity

Human dignity and identity rights in Italian Case Law of 2024

Gender reassignment and civil unionsGender reassignment after a transition process is ruled by Law No. 164 of April 14, 1982 (Provisions on the Legal Recognition of Gender). This provision should...

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