The event will explore Italy’s role in combating impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, with particular attention to the national legal framework and opportunities to strengthen cooperation with the International Criminal Court.

Programme

09:30 Welcome and institutional remarks

09:45 Opening Address: Professor Chantal Meloni (University of Milan)
The importance of national jurisdiction within the international criminal justice system and Italy’s potential role

10:15 Roundtable

Professor Antonio Vallini (University of Pisa)
Introduction to the Italian legal framework and its shortcomings in light of international law

European Network for Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity and War Crimes (Genocide Prosecution Network), Eurojust
Investigations and prosecutions relating to international crimes: Italy’s contribution to European cooperation

Dr Raffaele Piccirillo (Representative of the Public Prosecutor’s Office)
Italy’s experience and capacity to contribute to the prosecution of international crimes

Pamela Capizzi (TRIAL International)
The role of civil society organisations in supporting investigations and criminal proceedings concerning international crimes at the national level

Discussion

12:15 Niccolò Figá-Talamanca (No Peace Without Justice)
Closing remarks

 

This event will be held in Italian with interpretation to/from English

 

Resources
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