Italy’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.
“We want change but not like this”: Iran between violence and the desire for liberation
What is the relationship between violence and freedom? Can violence truly emancipate? Taking the situation in Iran as a starting point, this is a reflection on one of the most persistent promises in recent political history: that violence can be an instrument of liberation. A promise that, in practice, so often turns out to be a betrayal.
The 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.
Constructing ‘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.
International Justice Under Attack
The conference “International Justice Under Attack” explores the challenges facing international criminal justice in responding to war crimes and violations of international law. Through a lectio magistralis and expert interventions, the event will analyze the limits, threats, and future prospects of global justice.
Responding to Crimes Committed by the Wagner Group: The Challenges of Legal Accountability
On March 2, 2026, the international conference “Responding to Crimes Committed by the Wagner Group: The Challenges of Legal Accountability” will be held in Paris. It is organized by Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the Institut de Recherche en Droit International et Européen de la Sorbonne.
The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber Refers Italy to the Assembly of States Parties for Failure to Cooperate in the Almasri Case
In the article “The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber Refers Italy to the Assembly of States Parties for Failure to Cooperate in the Almasri Case,” published in Sistema Penale, Chantal Meloni reviews the decision of 26 January 2026 by Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court, which referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties for failure to cooperate in the case of Osama Almasri Njeem.
Beyond the barriers: Analyzing implementation, consequences, and coping mechanisms of collective punishment in Palestine
The article analyzes the impact of collective punishments imposed by Israel on Palestinians, highlighting psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic hardship, as well as the resilience of communities through solidarity and cultural and practical adaptation strategies.
How Does a Genocide Begin? The Stages of Hate
On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Casa dei Diritti is organizing a discussion dedicated to the theme of genocide, approached from multiple perspectives: historical, political, legal, and sociological.
Individual and contextual factors leading to engagement with paramilitary republican groups
The article examines, through 53 interviews, the social and personal factors that motivate some individuals in Northern Ireland to join republican paramilitary groups. By integrating different criminological theories, the author shows how historical injustices, economic marginalization and individual vulnerabilities intersect to facilitate recruitment.