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Extraordinary Commission for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Senate of the Republic
The Senate Human Rights Commission is open to civil society and works in liaison with organisations that deal with fundamental human rights; it conveys its concerns to the government, the institutions and public opinion using the instruments of parliament and implementing its own initiatives.
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Italian Parliament
The Italian Parliament is the constitutional body entrusted with the exercise of the legislative function. It has a bicameral structure, being composed of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic.
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Supreme Court of Cassation
In Italy, the Supreme Court of Cassation is at the apex of ordinary jurisdiction; among the main functions attributed to it by the Fundamental Law on the Judiciary of January 30, 1941 No. 12 (Art. 65) is that of ensuring “the exact observance and uniform interpretation of the law, the unity of the national objective law, and respect for the limits of the different jurisdictions”.
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European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA)
The European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) is a one-year, full-time course that provides a practice and policy-oriented approach to learning. It combines legal, political, historical, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives on human rights and democratisation with skill-building activities and a field trip exercise.
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European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
A figure established by Regulation 45/2001, the European Data Protection Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the right to privacy is respected in the processing of personal data by EU institutions and bodies, as also provided for in Articles 7 and 8 of the Nice Charter.
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Italian Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court, in the Italian legal system, is the most important constitutional guarantee body. Its duties are to: verify the conformity with the Constitution of laws, state and regional, and acts having the force of law (control of constitutional legitimacy); settle conflicts of attribution between the powers of the State, between the State and the regions, and between the regions themselves; judge on charges brought against the President of the Republic; and verify the admissibility of abrogative referenda.
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European Ombudsman
Elected by the European Parliament, the European Ombudsman considers complaints lodged by European citizens about instances of maladministration in the actions of Union institutions and bodies.
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
The Agency was established in 2007 for the purpose of providing assistance and expertise to European Union states in the field of fundamental rights. The site contains news and information relating to events, research projects and publications promoted by the Agency.
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM works to ensure the dignity, safety and protection of people in the most challenging crisis response contexts in the world and supports communities affected by or at risk of displacement whether caused to climate change, environmental degradation, conflict or instability.
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