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prison conditions

The Court of Cassation orders a review in a case of inhuman and degrading detention conditions at Padova prison

Piano Nazionale contro il razzismo, la xenofobia e l’intolleranza
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racism

New National Plan against racism, xenophobia and intolerance was adopted in Italy

special rapporteur

U.S. Sanctions UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese Over ICC Engagement

"Courtroom of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg"
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European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights: Case of Gullotti v. Italy – Violation of article 8 CEDU

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environment

PFAS Contamination Case in Veneto: Vicenza Court Delivers Historic Judgement in Pollution Trial

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon spoke at the inauguration of the Permanent Premises of the International Criminal Court (ICC), in The Hague, Netherlands. A view of the ICC premises.
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International Criminal Court

The Italian government presents its submissions on the Elmasry case. Brief analysis of the arguments

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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asylum

Open Arms case: Matteo Salvini cleared of all charges

democracy

The results of the abrogative referendum on labor and citizenship held on June 8 and 9, 2025: the proposal to shorten the processing time for granting Italian citizenship was rejected

prison conditions

National Guarantor for the Rights of Persons Deprived of Personal Liberty: published Analytical Report on Adult Penitentiary System

Some European Court of Human Rights judges in session
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European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights: Case Cioffi v. Italy - Inhuman and Degrading Treatment of Protesters following the 2001 Anti-Globalisation Demonstrations in Naples

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European Court of Human Rights

European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Italy in "Ciccone v. Italy" Case

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European Court of Justice

Parental Responsibility and Irregular Entry: the Court of Justice of the European Union on Criminalising Irregular Entry by Guardians

Marawi City Jail, the Philippines
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prison conditions

The Court of Cassation reiterates that in order to execute a European Arrest Warrant, it is necessary to obtain concrete guarantees that the person to be delivered will not be subject to inhuman or degrading treatment

LGBTQI+ families
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LGBTQI+

The Italian Constitutional Court recognizes the right to double maternity in cases of Medically Assisted Reproduction abroad

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Italy

Council of Europe Anti-Racism Commission (ECRI): Italian Government reacts to criticism of discriminatory stop-and-search practices by police