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Defamation law needs to be looked at says EU

EU tells Italy to reform defamation laws

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Brussels finds no progress on stalled reforms to protect journalists from frivolous libel suits. The government is being told to take action to reform defamation laws in Italy.

No quorum reached in June 2025 referendum secret ballot underway for new Italian president. Electoral law overhaul

Meloni defends Electoral Reform as stability measure

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The prime minister insisted the proposed overhaul of Italy’s voting system serves the national interest rather than the centre-right’s electoral prospects. The Electoral Reform bill continues its slow progress through parliament.

Sempio poggi and stasi. The investigation is not considering fingerprint 33 as the Garlasco case reopens

Nordio says law needs to change as Garlasco case highlights flaws

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio said the long-running Garlasco murder case highlighted flaws in Italy’s legal system. Alberto Stasi was convicted at a third trial despite previously being acquitted twice and with no new evidence presented. Prosecutors are considering that a new suspect stand trial.

Italy's new citizenship law in under scrutiny with the Court of cassation.

Supreme Court to rule on “two-generation” citizenship fine print

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

For over a century, the citizenship principle of ius sanguinis (right of blood) was seen as an unbreakable bond between Italy and its global diaspora. But as of 2026, that bond is under intense judicial scrutiny.

Schlein happy with Lower House approval of new definition of rape. Image credit: Facebook

Lower House backs new definition of rape

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Lower House has unanimously approved a bill that tightens the legal definition of rape, confirming that any sexual act without explicit consent is a felony. All 227 MPs present voted in favour on Wednesday, sending the bill to the Senate for further examination.

Court of Appeal overtunrs controversial acquittal in rape case. Image credit: Adobe stock

Appeal Court overturns controversial rape acquittal

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ancona’s Court of Appeal overturns a controversial acquittal in a rape case that caused national outrage over victim-blaming in Italy’s justice system. The case involved a 17-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man, who was accused of sexually assaulting her in 2019 near Macerata, in the Marche region.

Italy passes first EU AI law

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has become the first EU country to pass a comprehensive AI law. It regulates use of artificial intelligence and includes criminal penalties for misuse.

Drug-driving test clarification issued by government

New guidance on driving under the influence of drugs

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

New official guidance on how to assess drug use in relation to driving, clarifying how recent changes to the Highway Code should be interpreted, has been issued. So-called drug-driving legislation aims to protect those on prescribed medication while punishing those using recreational drugs before driving.

Stricter citizenship laws are in place affecting those claiming an Italian passport by descent. Passport regulations finally updated after 60 years. Citizenship by descent

Stricter citizenship laws for those claiming by descent

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy has introduced stricter citizenship laws, tightening the requirements for those claiming an Italian passport by descent. The decree, effective from midnight on Friday, aims to curb what the government calls “abuse” of the system.

single-parent adoption ban ruled illegal by constitution court

Court overturns ban on single-parent adoptions

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that the law preventing single-parent adoptions of foreign children is unconstitutional. The decision follows a 2019 request by Raffaella Brogi, an unmarried woman who sought a declaration of eligibility for international adoption.