Contro la paura. Manifesto per una sicurezza democratica
In “Contro la paura. Manifesto per una sicurezza democratica” (Feltrinelli, 2026), Carlo Bonini and Franco Gabrielli reflect on one of the most central and controversial issues in public debate: security.
detailResearch Handbook on Penal Policy
The “Research Handbook on Penal Policy” explores the processes through which penal policies are developed, contested, and transformed, examining how punitive strategies evolve and why national systems tend to converge in some areas while diverging in others.
detail‘I sit somewhere in that sort of sweet spot’: Liminal legitimacy in criminal justice practice
The article explores the role of lived experience professionals in building trust and legitimacy in criminal justice, introducing the concept of “liminal legitimacy”. It shows how lived experience operates as both a relational resource and a fragile position within disciplinary systems.
detailItaly’s Failure to Cooperate in the Almasri Case before the International Criminal Court
The new article “Italy’s Failure to Cooperate in the Almasri Case before the International Criminal Court: Between International Obligations and Responsibility for Crimes against Migrants in Libya”, written in Italian, by Chantal Meloni and Maria Crippa, has been published in Issue No. 1, 2026 of the journal Diritto, Immigrazione e Cittadinanza.
detailThe restorative path to justice
The book by Antoine Garapon reflects on justice in the face of extreme crimes, questioning the traditional punitive paradigm. Through the concept of a “restorative path,” it explores listening, responsibility, and social reconstruction as key elements of justice processes.
detailReport “Torture and Genocide”
The “Torture and Genocide” report examines Israel’s systematic use of torture against Palestinians in the occupied territories from 7 October 2023, including both custodial and non-custodial practices, which meet the threshold for genocide under the Genocide Convention.
detailForgiveness as a legal condition: A study of the uses of forgiveness in the Basque conflict
The article analyzes the use of forgiveness as a legal requirement in the context of the Basque conflict, highlighting its normative and political implications. It critically examines the transformation of a moral category into a regulatory tool within penal and post-conflict processes.
detailConstructing ‘Victim-Centred Peace’: The Contribution of the International Criminal Court’s Reparations to Victims in the Al-Mahdi Case in Timbuktu
The article explores how ICC reparations in the Al-Mahdi case contributed to building a “victim-centred peace” in Timbuktu. The concept is examined through justice, material restoration, and victims’ satisfaction, highlighting the tangible impact of reparative measures.
detailNational Study Day “Punishing Young People”
Registrations are now open for the National Study Day “Punishing Young People”, taking place on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Padua Correctional Facility.
detailSurveillance Evangelism: Private Technology Companies and the Digital Futures of Crimmigration Control
The article examines how private security companies act as “surveillance evangelists”, promoting future visions of digital technologies for crimmigration control. These speculative imaginaries ideologically normalize border control and reflect postcolonial hierarchies in the construction of technical expertise.
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