Consultative Council of European Prosecutors (CCPE), Questionnaire for the preparation of the CCPE Opinion No. 8 on the relationship between prosecutors and media – Italy

On replying to the CCPE Questionnaire, Italy outlines the legal framework ruling the relationship between prosecutors and media for the communication of information on criminal proceedings, being required in such matter to balance, on one hand, the right and freedom of expression, freedom of press and media and, on the other hand, the presumption of innocence, the right to defense and the protection of privacy.