The present article investigates Italy's posture on international criminal justice and identifies gaps and obstacles whose overcoming is essential to make the country effectively contribute to its efficient functioning. To this end, firstly, the Italian Government's attitude towards international criminal justice institutions is surveyed. Secondly, domestic legislation and case law on international crimes are carefully analysed. Thirdly, the public perception of international crimes in Italy is critically assessed. The author finds that a major legislative reform is urgently needed and cannot be postponed any longer, so as to remove any ambiguity about the Italian Government's commitment to ensuring accountability for all international crimes listed in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. She also advises that such reform should be complemented with the assumption of additional international obligations bringing Italy at the forefront of the supporters of the Rome Statute system.

Italy and International Criminal Justice: Mapping the Present and Charting the Path Ahead / Mancini, Marina. - In: INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW REVIEW. - ISSN 1567-536X. - 24:5-6(2024), pp. 745-758. [10.1163/15718123-BJA10202]

Italy and International Criminal Justice: Mapping the Present and Charting the Path Ahead

MANCINI MARINA
2024-01-01

Abstract

The present article investigates Italy's posture on international criminal justice and identifies gaps and obstacles whose overcoming is essential to make the country effectively contribute to its efficient functioning. To this end, firstly, the Italian Government's attitude towards international criminal justice institutions is surveyed. Secondly, domestic legislation and case law on international crimes are carefully analysed. Thirdly, the public perception of international crimes in Italy is critically assessed. The author finds that a major legislative reform is urgently needed and cannot be postponed any longer, so as to remove any ambiguity about the Italian Government's commitment to ensuring accountability for all international crimes listed in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. She also advises that such reform should be complemented with the assumption of additional international obligations bringing Italy at the forefront of the supporters of the Rome Statute system.
2024
domestic courts, international crimes, International Criminal Court, Italy, non-applicability of statutory limitations, universal jurisdiction, war crimes trials
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