As per reports, the Criminal Chamber of Rimini has announced an abstention from court proceedings on Wednesday (19 February) and Thursday (20 February).

• This action follows a decision by the Coordination of Criminal Chambers of Emilia-Romagna to protest prison conditions.
• Overcrowding in prisons has reached critical levels, with some facilities exceeding 170 percent of capacity.
• Lawyers highlight issues such as degrading detention conditions, frequent suicides, and staff shortages.