Italian Yearbook of Human Rights
ISSN 3035-5435
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International Criminal Court
The Italian government presents its submissions on the Elmasry case. Brief analysis of the arguments
The Elmasry (or Almasri or Njeem) affair, as previously discussed in the Yearbook, proceeds. Following the International Criminal Court’s (ICC, Pre-Trial Chamber I) invitation, dated 17 February 2025, to Italy...
housing
The Right to Housing and the "Security Decree": A Difficult Dialogue between the Italian Government and the UN Special Rapporteurs
IntroductionThe bill and then the decree-law that introduced a new "security package" into the Italian legal system were the subject of three communications to the Italian government from various Special...
human rights defenders (HRDs)
Police Detention of Climate and Human Rights Defenders in Brescia: Allegations and Government Reply
IntroductionOn 13 January 2025, 22 climate and human rights defenders were arrested in Brescia, Italy, following a non-violent protest at the premises of the weapons manufacturer Leonardo SpA. The demonstrators,...
gender-based violence
European Court of Human Rights: examination of Italy’s Handling of a Domestic Violence Case in 2025
A Timeline of Violence and Systemic FailuresThe application concerns Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in the context of gender violence and harassment. According...
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