CASE OF PETRIGNANI AND OTHERS v. ITALY - [German Translation] by the Austrian Institute for Human Rights (ÖIM)

CASE OF PETRIGNANI AND OTHERS v. ITALY - [German Translation] by the Austrian Institute for Human Rights (ÖIM) Application No: 26187/14, 24511/21, 31161/22

Articles: 7, 7-1, P1-1, P1-1-1, 41

Respondent state: ITA

Date: 2026-05-28

Conclusion:

No violation of Article 7 - No punishment without law (Article 7-1 - Nulla poena sine lege; Nullum crimen sine lege); Violation of Article 7 - No punishment without law (Article 7-1 - Nulla poena sine lege; Nullum crimen sine lege); Violation of Article 1 of Protocol No. 1 - Protection of property (Article 1 para. 1 of Protocol No. 1 - Peaceful enjoyment of possessions); Pecuniary damage - claim dismissed (Article 41 - Pecuniary damage; Just satisfaction); Non-pecuniary damage - award (Article 41 - Non-pecuniary damage; Just satisfaction)

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