Security a la italiana Fingerprinting, Extreme Violence and Harassment of Roma in Italy

In response to recent political and legal developments and the most recent wave of racism and xenophobia against Roma in Italy, between 23 and 30 May 2008 a coalition of organisations undertook first-hand human rights documentation in Italy. The Coalition conducted interviews with approximately 100 Romani individuals living in formal and informal Romani camps in Rome, Naples, Florence, Brescia, Milan and Torino.

This report includes information and analysis about the implications of Romani migration within the EU, changes in Italy’s political climate since the April 2008 elections, legal and policy developments targeting Roma under the new government, increased levels of police abuse and ill-treatment of Roma and the failure of the Italian government to condemn and prosecute extreme acts of violence and discrimination against Roma by non-state actors. It concludes with a series of recommended actions for the Italian government and inter-governmental bodies to end extreme violations of the rights of Roma living in Italy.

Document: http://www.soros.org