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LEGAL OPINIONS

by  GIOVANNI STEFANO

Legal Opinion on the Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Killing of Clara Petacci

The tragic death of Clara Petacci on April 28, 1945, alongside Benito Mussolini, remains one of the most poignant and controversial events in modern Italian history. Petacci, who was Mussolini’s mistress, was captured and executed by partisans in Giulino di Mezzegra. Unlike Mussolini, Petacci had no formal role in the Fascist regime and was not a participant in its political or military activities. Her death has raised significant legal and moral questions about whether justice has been served.

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Legal Opinion on the Necessity of Procedural Compliance for the Safety of Convictions

In the realm of criminal justice, the integrity of convictions relies on procedural compliance. This legal opinion examines the vital role of adhering to established norms in safeguarding fairness and preventing miscarriages of justice. By analyzing landmark cases, it emphasizes the Court of Appeal’s duty to address procedural violations. As we consider the implications of these breaches, we highlight the need for a renewed commitment to justice—one that ensures justice is both done and seen to be done. Discover how procedural integrity underpins our legal system.

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Opinion Supporting the Review of Radovan Karadžić’s Life Sentence in the UK Courts by Giovanni Di Stefano

The life sentence imposed on Radovan Karadžić, the former Bosnian Serb leader, raises significant questions about justice and human rights. While his crimes during the Bosnian War are severe, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that life sentences without parole violate fundamental human rights principles. This opinion calls for a review of Karadžić’s sentence in UK courts, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and the right to hope for release. Explore the legal and ethical implications of this case in relation to international human rights standards.

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Legal Opinion on the Questionable Legality of the Sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States by Giovanni Di Stefano

The sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States in 1867, while historically accepted, raises significant legal questions that merit critical examination. This transaction, known as the Alaska Purchase, was concluded under the Treaty of Cession, signed on March 30, 1867. However, the legality of this sale, in my view, can be challenged on several grounds, particularly when analysed through the lens of international law principles and case law.

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Legal Opinion on the Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Killing of Clara Petacci

The tragic death of Clara Petacci on April 28, 1945, alongside Benito Mussolini, remains one of the most poignant and controversial events in modern Italian history. Petacci, who was Mussolini’s mistress, was captured and executed by partisans in Giulino di Mezzegra. Unlike Mussolini, Petacci had no formal role in the Fascist regime and was not a participant in its political or military activities. Her death has raised significant legal and moral questions about whether justice has been served.

Read More

Legal Opinion on the Necessity of Procedural Compliance for the Safety of Convictions

In the realm of criminal justice, the integrity of convictions relies on procedural compliance. This legal opinion examines the vital role of adhering to established norms in safeguarding fairness and preventing miscarriages of justice. By analyzing landmark cases, it emphasizes the Court of Appeal’s duty to address procedural violations. As we consider the implications of these breaches, we highlight the need for a renewed commitment to justice—one that ensures justice is both done and seen to be done. Discover how procedural integrity underpins our legal system.

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Opinion Supporting the Review of Radovan Karadžić’s Life Sentence in the UK Courts by Giovanni Di Stefano

The life sentence imposed on Radovan Karadžić, the former Bosnian Serb leader, raises significant questions about justice and human rights. While his crimes during the Bosnian War are severe, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that life sentences without parole violate fundamental human rights principles. This opinion calls for a review of Karadžić’s sentence in UK courts, highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and the right to hope for release. Explore the legal and ethical implications of this case in relation to international human rights standards.

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Legal Opinion on the Questionable Legality of the Sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States by Giovanni Di Stefano

The sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States in 1867, while historically accepted, raises significant legal questions that merit critical examination. This transaction, known as the Alaska Purchase, was concluded under the Treaty of Cession, signed on March 30, 1867. However, the legality of this sale, in my view, can be challenged on several grounds, particularly when analysed through the lens of international law principles and case law.

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