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Surrogate motherhood for Italians will become illegal worldwide from Monday

Law criminalising surrogate motherhood comes into effect Monday

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A controversial law making surrogate motherhood a “universal crime” will come into effect in Italy on Monday, 18th November, following its publication in the Official Gazette.

Constitutional Court (pictured) says differentiated autonomy law not entirely unconstitutional

Court rules differentiated autonomy law not unconstitutional in entirety

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that claims of unconstitutionality against the entire ‘differentiated autonomy’ law are “not founded.”

EC wants freedom safeguards for Italian Public Service Media. Image shows A woman videojournalist in Modena, Italy. Date 7 September 2007, 13:09 Source https://www.flickr.com/photos/52485003@N00/1343770306 Author Roberto Ferrari from Campogalliano (Modena), Italy

EC sees need for freedom safeguards in Italy’s Public Service Media

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission officials urge Giorgia Meloni to ensure independence and funding of Public Service Media amid concerns.

So called eco-vandals could face fines of up to €60,000 for defacing cultural heritage

Eco-vandals to face fines of up to €60,000 under new law

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

So-called eco-vandals are to be fined up to €60,000 under a bill that became law today.

White Lotus actor Paolo Camilli outraged by 10-second grope ruling

Outrage over judge’s 10-second grope ruling

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

There is outrage in Italy after a man was cleared of assault because a grope only lasted seconds. The judge trying the case ruled the 10-second grope was too quick to be considered a crime.

EU tells Italy to change defamation laws

EU tells Italy to reform its defamation laws

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Commission called on Italy to reform its defamation laws to protect journalists from lawsuits seeking to intimidate them.

The Zan bill is making waves and still needs Senate approval

What is the Zan bill and why has the Vatican got involved?

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is debating the Zan bill (disegno di legge or draft law) which would punish discrimination and incitement to violence against the LGBTQ+ community. The Vatican voiced its concerns over the content.

justice reform bill approved by government

Justice reform bill agreed – draft law for approval by Italian parliament

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Prime Minister Draghi’s coalition government has overcome deep divisions to agree a justice reform bill. The European Union demanded the reform as part of a deal to unlock billions of euros in recovery funds.