Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
Antigone is a cultural NGO that was born in the late eighties. Our name comes from the academic journal «Antigone», founded by Massimo Cacciari, Stefano Rodotà and Rossana Rossanda, and our motto “per i diritti e le garanzie nel sistema penale” (for rights and guarantees in the penal system) summons up our mission. Our supporters are magistrates, workers in the penitentiary system, lawyers, researchers, parliamentarians, teachers and ordinary citizens interested in criminal justice. We carry out many activities including raising awareness on public opinion and facilitate debates on the Italian penal system through campaigns, education, media, publications, and the academic journal “Antigone”. We conduct many studies and researches on penal and penitentiary issues, and cooperate in writing draft laws. Since 1998 the Ministry of Justice has granted us a special authorization to visit prisons to monitor prison conditions. In 2008 the authorization was extended to juvenile prisons
EU Legislative Interests
Antigone is involved in several research projects funded by European Commission. It is the leading partner of the European Prison Observatory, which worked on projects regarding prison condition in Europe, alternative to inprisonment in Europe and radicalization in prison.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
http://www.antigone.it/cosa-facciamo/reti/66-lassociazione/3000-international-networks
Organisation Members
Antigone has 15 local branches in as many Italian regions. Each one has its own statute but is affiliated to the national association based in Rome.