Italian Yearbook of Human Rights
ISSN 3035-5435
Topics
environment
Decree-Law to Reform the 1992 Hunting Law (Decree-Law No. 1552 of June 23, 2026): criticism from environmentalists and organizations ahead of the Law’s final approval
Introduction On June 23, 2026, the Senate of the Italian Republic approved Decree-Law No. 1552, introduced by Senator Luvio Malan, with 80 votes in favour, 56 against and 2 abstentions....
prison conditions
European Court of Human Rights: judgment against Italy for violating the right to life and the prohibition against inhuman and degrading treatment, due to inadequate prison healthcare (case Federico and Raddi v. Italy)
IntroductionOn July 9, 2026, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) filed the judgment in Federico and Raddi v. Italy Case (application no. 5053/24), condemning Italy for the violation of...
migration
UN Special Rapporteurs’ Communication to Italy on immigration, international protection, and the implementation of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum (Bill No. 1869)
The communication and its signatoriesOn 6 July 2026, six United Nations special procedures mandate holders sent a joint communication, reference OL ITA 1/2026, to the Italian Government, represented by the...
gender-based violence
European Court of Human Rights: case Ubeda and Others v. Italy (application no.9993/24), violations of Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR
The facts With application no. 9993/24, lodged on 5 April, 2024 before the European Court of Human Rights, Audrey Carmen Manuela Ubeda and her minor children, identified as A.P. and...
national minorities
Council of Europe: the sixth opinion on Italy under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities
IntroductionOn 11 February 2026, the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities adopted its Sixth Opinion on Italy (ACFC/OP/VI(2025)5). The document was published on 29...
housing
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA): report on the housing crisis in Italy in 2025
IntroductionThe FRANET multidisciplinary network, set up by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), periodically analyses the framework of fundamental rights in various EU countries and states seeking to...
