Italian experiences in combating hate crimes and hate speech in light of recent violence by and against Roma

摘要

This paper provides an overview of national efforts to combat racism, xenophobia and intolerance in the italian legal framework. It looks specifically at Law n. 94/2009 on public security and its compliance with European and international legal standards. Specifically, the study is devoted to the key issue of the different treatment of Roma and Sinti in Italy due to their legal status.