What Maximum Penalties in a Democratic State? Rereading “L’abolition” by Robert Badinter (Fayard, 2000)
Dialogues and Intersections is a series of meetings dedicated to the presentation and discussion of books on topics related to politics, justice, and business. The event on 8th May 2025, titled “What Maximum Penalties in a Democratic State?”, offers a reflection on Robert Badinter’s work “L’abolition” (Fayard, 2000), with particular focus on the death penalty and the limits of punitive power in a democracy. Prominent scholars and jurists will participate, including Luis Arroyo Zapatero, Daniela Bifulco, Paola Severino, and Vladimiro Zagrebelsky, with moderation by Stefano Manacorda and opening remarks by Piergiuseppe Biandrino.
The event, organized by the CNPDS Foundation, will be held in dual mode (in person and online). For further information, click here.