Italian Yearbook of Human Rights 2016 (Human Right Studies)

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The Italian Yearbook of Human Rights 2016 provides a dynamic and up-to-date overview of the measures Italy has taken to adapt its legislation and policies to international human rights law and to comply with commitments voluntarily assumed by the Italian Government at the international level. The 2016 Yearbook surveys the activities of the relevant national and local Italian actors, including governmental bodies, civil society organisations and universities. It also presents reports and recommendations that have been addressed to Italy in 2015 by international monitoring bodies within the framework of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Union. Finally, the Yearbook provides a selection of international and national case-law that casts light on Italy's position vis-à-vis internationally recognised human rights. "Italy and Human Rights in 2015: Universal Ethics, Good Governance and Political Realism" is the focus of the introductory section of the Yearbook. Starting with the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international human rights law plunged onto the world stage with very specific principles and rules, which represent so many points that are essential not only for the legality but also for the sustainability of the political agenda. The universal code of human rights, widely ratified by Italy, presses for a continuous commitment to perfecting the legal order, which has immediate significance for the good governance agenda. The Italian Agenda of Human Rights 2016 represents an updated orientation tool with regards the main initiatives to be undertaken on the legislative, infrastructural and policy-making fronts in order to strengthen the Italian system for promoting and protecting human rights. Cover Table of Contents List of Acronyms Italy and Human Rights in 2015: Universal Ethics, Good Governance and Political Realism Italian Agenda of Human Rights 2016 Structure of the 2016 Yearbook Part I. Implementation of International Human Rights Law in Italy International Human Rights Law I. Legal Instruments of the United Nations II. Legal Instruments on Disarmament and Non-proliferation III. Legal Instruments of the Council of Europe IV. European Union Law Italian Law I. The Constitution of the Italian Republic II. National Legislation III. Municipal, Provincial and Regional Statutes IV. Regional Laws Part II. The Human Rights Infrastructure in Italy National Bodies with Jurisdiction over Human Rights I. Parliamentary Bodies II. Prime Minister’s Office (Presidency) III. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation IV. Ministry of Labour and Social Policies V. Ministry of Justice VI. Judicial Authorities VII. Independent Authorities VIII. Non-governmental Organisations IX. Human Rights Teaching and Research in Italian Universities Sub-national Human Rights Structures I. Peace Human Rights Offices in Municipalities, Provinces and Regions II. Ombudspersons in the Italian Regions and Provinces III. National Coordinating Body of Ombudspersons IV. Network of Ombudspersons for Children and Adolescents V. National Coordinating Network of Ombudspersons for the Rights of Detainees VI. National Coordinating Body of Local Authorities for Peace and Human Rights VII. Archives and Other Regional Projects for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Human Rights Region of Veneto I. Regional Section for International Relations II. Committee for Human Rights and the Culture of Peace III. Committee for Development Cooperation IV. Regional Archive “Pace Diritti Umani – Peace Human Rights” V. Venice for Peace Research Foundation VI. Ombudsperson for the Rights of the Person VII. Regional Commission for Equal Opportunities between Men and Women VIII. Regional Observatory on Immigration Part III. Italy in Dialogue with International Human Rights Institutions The United Nations System I. General Assembly II. Human Rights Council III. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) IV. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) V. Human Rights Treaty Bodies VI. Specialised United Nations Agencies, Programmes and Funds VII. International Organisations with Permanent Observer Status at the General Assembly Council of Europe I. Parliamentary Assembly II. Committee of Ministers III. European Court of Human Rights IV. Committee for the Prevention of Torture V. European Committee of Social Rights VI. Commissioner for Human Rights VII. European Commission against Racism and Intolerance VIII. Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities IX. European Commission for Democracy through Law X. Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings XI. Group of States against Corruption XII. Group of Experts on action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence European Union I. European Parliament II. European Commission III. Council of the European Union IV. Court of Justice of the European Union V. European External Action Service VI. Special Representative for Human Rights VII. Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) VIII. European Ombudsman IX. European Data Protection Supervisor Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) I. Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) II. High Commissioner on National Minorities III. OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media IV. Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Humanitarian and Criminal Law I. Adapting to International Humanitarian and Criminal Law II. The Italian Contribution to Peace-Keeping and other International Missions Part IV. National and International Case-law Human Rights in Italian Case-law I. Aspects of the Relationship between Italian Justice and ECtHR Case-law II. Immunity of Foreign States and Crimes against the Dignity of the Person III. Dignity of the Person and Principles of Biolaw IV. Associative and Political Rights V. Asylum and International Protection VI. Discrimination VII. Rights of Persons with Disabilities VIII. Social Rights IX. Immigration X. Right to a Private Life, Immunity, Right to Property XI. Children’s Rights XII. Pinto Act XIII. Criminal Matters Italy in the Case-law of the European Court of Human Rights I. Torture, Collective Expulsions, Prison Conditions II. Non-retroactive Nature of Criminal Law, Right to Liberty, Right to Life III. Property Rights, Fair Trial IV. Private and Family Life, Freedom of Expression Italy in the Case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union I. Custodial Sentences in Cases of Illegal Re-entry into the National Territory II. Fees for the Issue and Renewal of Long-term Residence Permits Index Table of Cases Research and Editorial Committee