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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026

Italian Courts Order Compensation for Prisoners Denied Adequate Medical Care

A legal interpretation reported by Il Sole 24 Ore extends compensation under European rules to prisoners who are unjustifiably denied healthcare, increasing pressure on Italy’s Justice Ministry over chronic prison overcrowding.
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