Italian legal experts call for Codice Rosso overhaul and a parental licensing system

Forensic lawyer Luigi Alfano has urged lawmakers to amend Italy’s “Codice Rosso” law, arguing that the current three‑day waiting period for hearing victims of gender‑based violence is too long. He proposes that specialist criminologists and psychologists join the public prosecutor immediately after a complaint, and that perpetrators face swift imprisonment or long‑term psychiatric care. Alfano also suggested a “parental licence” requiring prospective parents to demonstrate suitability, citing family dysfunction as a root cause of juvenile aggression.

A recent stalking case on the island of Capri illustrates the law’s operation: despite being under house arrest, a man repeatedly threatened his former partner, highlighting challenges in enforcement and recidivism. The Codice Rosso framework mandates that victims be heard within three days and allows judges to impose severe precautionary measures, but the case underscores the need for better protective mechanisms and public awareness.