Council of Europe (2024), ECRI Report on Italy (sixth monitoring cycle).
Country
Italy
Year
2024
Publication type
Research evidence/report
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Not applicable - national level
Type of Institution
Council of Europe body
Institution
Italy, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Council of Europe
Thematic focus
Racism & xenophobia Hate speech: Public incitement to hatred or violence
Groups
Migrants
Key findings
The report recognises Italy's development of a data collection system regarding bullying incidents in schools, including on grounds of ethnicity. however also highlights that migrant children are more exposed to bullying and early school leaving than Italian children. It observes that the public discourse and political speech has become increasingly xenophobic and divisive, particularly targeting refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, as well as Italian citizens with migration backgrounds, Roma and LGBTI persons. Underreporting and lack of trust in the police remain. The report points to numerous accounts of racial profiling by law enforcement officials, targeting especially Roma and people of African descent.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
ECRI, an independent human rights monitoring body of the Council of Europe, monitors racism, discrimination, and intolerance in member states through five-year cycles. Its reports are based on documentary analyses, on-site visits and dialogue with national authorities. The sixth round focuses on effective equality, hate speech and violence, and integration, while addressing country-specific issues. Information is gathered from diverse sources rather than direct inquiries. Authorities can comment on drafts and request their views be appended.
Sample details and representativeness
N/A - not applicable/available
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