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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

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.