Domestic violence survivor reignites femicide debate in Italy

AI Briefing

• – Italian domestic violence victim Chiara Balistreri criticizes the state's handling of her case, claiming it is incapable of protecting victims of domestic violence.
• – Her former partner Gabriel Constantin was released from prison after having been convicted of ill-treatment and grievous bodily harm, sparking outrage among survivors of domestic violence.
• – Balistreri refuses to accept an electronic monitoring device to ensure her safety, citing the state's failure to protect her and other victims of male violence.