Security Decree (Decree-Law No. 23 of 24 February 2026): A Brief Analysis of Criminal and Procedural Law Aspects
Decree-Law No. 23 of 24 February 2026 – the recently adopted so-called “Security Decree” – introduces a number of measures affecting different areas of the legal system: the contribution by Pietro Bernardoni, published on Sistema Penale, aims to provide an initial overview of the main innovations concerning criminal and procedural law, accompanied by specific observations on the most critical issues.
The Offence of Femicide in the Italian Criminal Code: Chronicle of a Foretold Controversy
In the article “Il reato di femminicidio nel codice penale italiano: cronaca di una controversia annunciata”, published in Diritto penale contemporaneo – rivista trimestrale, Emanuele Corn critically examines the process that led to the introduction of the offence of femicide into the Italian Criminal Code, situating the domestic debate within a broader comparative framework and focusing on the theoretical and systematic implications of the new offence.
The Effects of Criminalisation on Activists: The Case of the NoTAP Environmental Movement
The article “The Effects of Criminalisation on Activists: The Case of the NoTAP Environmental Movement” examines the impact of criminalisation on NoTAP activists, showing how the more advanced phases of the repressive cycle — in particular judicial and economic repression — generate the strongest effects of demobilisation and personal suffering.
The Iranian activist Maysoon Majidi acquitted of facilitating irregular immigration
In the article “The Iranian activist Maysoon Majidi acquitted of facilitating irregular immigration: Reasoning of the judgment within the framework of the criminalisation of so-called migrant smugglers”, Stefano Zirulia analyses a recent and significant ruling by the Court of Crotone concerning the application of Article 12 of the Consolidated Immigration Act (Legislative Decree No. 286/1998).
Femicide Exists and It Is a Crime of Power
The article “Femicide Exists and It Is a Crime of Power”, written by Judge Paola Di Nicola Travaglini and published in Sistema Penale, addresses the sensitive issue of introducing the crime of femicide into the italian criminal code.
Is It Penal Populism? Combating Gender-Based Violence in Punitive Societies
In the article “È populismo penale? Il contrasto alla violenza di genere nelle società punitive”, Prof. Roberto Cornelli discusses the intersection of criminal justice and gender issues.
Justice and Politics: Crisis and Rebuilding of Criminal Garantism
On March 27, 2025, the event "Justice and Politics: Crisis and Rebuilding of Criminal Garantism" will take place, marking the recent release of the book of the same name by Luigi Ferrajoli. The event is part of the book presentation and discussion series "Politics, Justice, Business", organized by the National Center for Social Prevention and Defense Foundation (CNPDS).
The limits of criminal law in addressing femicide
Building on the recent bill proposing the introduction of femicide as a criminal offense in the Italian Penal Code, we explore the implications of punitive feminism, inviting reflection on the need to adopt transformative perspectives to prevent and combat gender-based violence.
Juvenile Delinquency: Data, Challenges, and Intervention Strategies. Prof. Roberto Cornelli on TGR Buongiorno Regione
Today, Roberto Cornelli, Full Professor of Criminology at the University of Milan and director of CRIMePO, was invited to discuss juvenile delinquency on TGR Buongiorno Regione, Lombardy edition.
The Imposition of a Single Vision of Motherhood
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, this article offers a brief reflection on the recent legislative intervention on surrogacy and an invitation to consider its real impact on women’s self-determination and gender equality.