Committee on the rights of the child, 32nd session, Geneva, 13-31 January 2003 -page [5]

I. Introduction
II. Definition Of The Child
III. Discrimination
3.1 Legal Framework
3.2 Situation
IV. Protection Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment
4.1 Legal Framework
4.2 Ill-Treatment By Police And Other Public Officials
V. Legal Protection From Other Forms Of Violence
VI. Child Labour And Exploitation
VII. Unaccompanied Migrant Children And Child Trafficking
7.1 Legal Framework
7.2 Situation
VIII. Children In Conflict With The Law
8.1 Age Of Criminal Responsibility
8.2 The Juvenile Justice System In Italy
8.3 Arrest And Pre-Trial Detention
8.4 Measures Of Diversion From The Penal System
8.5 Mediation And Restorative Justice
8.6 Detention And Alternatives To Detention
8.7 Training Of Personnel
8.8 Practice
8.9 The New Proposed Bills Reforming Some Principles And Elements Of The Current Juvenile Justice System
8.10 Recommendations Regarding Children In Conflict With The Law
IX. Conclusions And Recommendations

OMCT aims to analyze national law in terms of the international commitments that the government has made. It analyzes the legal framework of the country for the protection of the Child and acknowledges the intent of the country to develop a national strategy to protect child rights. OMCT also notes down the recommendations and suggestions made by the Committee stating that Italian legislative provisions concerning the protections against torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment are insufficient.