Summary

The present report contains the findings of the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the Context of Law Enforcement on its visit to Italy, undertaken from 2 to 10 May 2024, pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 47/21. The visit sought to focus on both good practices and challenges faced by Italy in upholding its human rights obligations on non-discrimination in the context of law enforcement and the criminal justice system, with a focus on Africans and people of African descent.