Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001971/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Leoluca Orlando (Verts/ALE), Ilaria Salis (The Left), Mélissa Camara (Verts/ALE), Cecilia Strada (S&D), Brando Benifei (S&D), Alessandro Zan (S&D), Marco Tarquinio (S&D), Saskia Bricmont (Verts/ALE), Anna Strolenberg (Verts/ALE), Reinier Van Lanschot (Verts/ALE), Cristina Guarda (Verts/ALE), Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Ignazio Roberto Marino (Verts/ALE), Damien Carême (The Left), Pernando Barrena Arza (The Left), Rudi Kennes (The Left), Estelle Ceulemans (S&D), Sandro Ruotolo (S&D), Marie Toussaint (Verts/ALE), Rima Hassan (The Left), Mimmo Lucano (The Left)
As highlighted by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) of the Council of Europe in April 2024[1], Italian migrant detention centres (CPRs) continue to perpetrate systematic human rights violations. The situation does not appear to have improved.
During a surprise inspection at the Milo-Trapani CPR on 13 April 2025[2], Members of Parliament found detainees experiencing severe psychological and physical distress, with reports of physical violence and attempted suicides. The facility was in a dilapidated state, with no structured activities available, worsening detainees’ mental and physical condition. Access to medical care and legal support remains extremely limited.
These conditions raise serious concerns about compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, particularly Article 1 (protection of human dignity) and Article 4 (prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment).
In light of these facts, the Commission is asked:
- 1.What is its assessment of the human rights violations identified in Italian CPRs?
- 2.Will it consider launching an infringement procedure against Italy for breaches of fundamental rights?
- 3.How will it ensure compliance with detainees’ rights to health, legal assistance, family life and dignified living conditions?
Submitted: 16.5.2025