Defamation in the Judicial Sphere: The Court of Cassation, with Ruling No. 30525/2025, Outlines the Limits of Judicial Language
An in-depth analysis of the Italian Court of Cassation's ruling no. 30525/2025, which reaffirms the importance of reputation even within judicial proceedings, sanctioning derogatory expressions not relevant to the merits. Discover when a judge's language can constitute the crime of defamation.
ATM Theft and Undue Withdrawals: The Court of Cassation with Ruling no. 30429/2025 Clarifies the Boundary withjoyriding
The Court of Cassation, with ruling 30429 of 2025, defines the scope of ATM card theft used for withdrawals and then returned. Discover why this conduct does not fall under the milder offense of joyriding, but constitutes outright theft, with crucial implications for asset protection and the correct legal qualification of the crime.
Unlawful Diffusion of Intimate Videos: The Court of Cassation Clarifies the Boundary of Consent with Order No. 30169 of 2025
The Court of Cassation, with Order No. 30169 of 2025, outlines the boundaries of consent in the online dissemination of sexually explicit content. Discover how forwarding a legitimately acquired video to third parties, even from platforms like Onlyfans, can constitute the crime under Article 612-ter of the Italian Criminal Code, highlighting the importance of protecting digital privacy and individual freedom.
European Arrest Warrant: Cassation Court 30560/2025 and Consent for Refusal of Surrender
The Court of Cassation, with ruling 30560/2025, redefines the optional refusal of the European Arrest Warrant in light of CJEU C-305/22. Discover how dialogue between Member States becomes crucial for balancing judicial efficiency and protecting the social reintegration of the wanted person.
European Arrest Warrant: The Court of Cassation and Ruling 30618/2025 on the Issuing State's Consent
An in-depth analysis of the Italian Court of Cassation's ruling, Judgment No. 30618/2025, which, referencing the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU, clarifies the indispensable role of the issuing state's consent in refusing extradition for social reintegration purposes within the framework of the European Arrest Warrant. Discover the implications for international judicial cooperation.
Ne bis in idem and Drug Trafficking: The Supreme Court Clarifies the Boundaries Between Criminal Associations (Judgment 32058/2025)
The Supreme Court, with judgment no. 32058 of 2025, addresses the delicate principle of "ne bis in idem" in matters of drug trafficking associations. Discover how the Court has delimited the criteria to avoid double jeopardy, focusing on the operational autonomy of criminal associations and subjective scope.
International Arrest Warrant and "Bis in Idem": The Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits with Ruling No. 32241 of 2025
The Supreme Court, with ruling 32241 of 2025, addresses a crucial case concerning the execution of an international arrest warrant from the United Kingdom and the principle of 'bis in idem'. Discover how evading a precautionary measure in one State does not preclude its new application in Italy, ensuring the uniqueness of criminal proceedings.
European Arrest Warrant and New Grounds in Cassation: Analysis of Judgment No. 32059 of 2025
Explore the relevant ruling of the Court of Cassation No. 32059 of 2025, which clarifies the limits of admissibility of new grounds in appeals relating to the European Arrest Warrant. An in-depth analysis to understand the procedural specificities and implications for the defense, between domestic law and international judicial cooperation.
International Letter Rogatory and Execution Incident: Limits of Jurisdictional Review in Judgment No. 31117 of 2025
The Court of Cassation, with judgment No. 31117 of 2025, clarifies the boundaries of the execution incident concerning international letters rogatory, specifying what can be contested and what falls within the merits of the enforcement order. It offers essential guidance for lawyers and legal professionals on the review of acts performed at the request of foreign authorities.
Extradition and the Principle of Speciality: The Court of Cassation on the Effectiveness of Subsequent Consent (Judgment no. 31756/2025)
Explore the fundamental ruling of the Court of Cassation no. 31756/2025 which clarifies the limits of the principle of speciality in extradition matters. Discover why subsequent consent from the foreign State renders the exception inapplicable, a crucial aspect for the protection of rights and international judicial cooperation.