- Full Professor in International Law
- Member and currently President of the European Committee of Social Rights (Council of Europe).
- Former Director of the Institute for International Legal Studies of the National Research Council of Italy (ISGI-CNR)
His academic and professional activities focus mainly on Public International Law (in particular, State responsibility for internationally wrongful acts, international dispute settlement, self-determination of peoples), Law of International Organizations, International Human Rights Law, Social Rights, Protection of Fundamental Rights in EU Law.
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Short CV
- Graduated in Law (cum laude) at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1987.
- PhD in International Law at the University of Milan in 1992.
- Scholarship in International Law at the LUISS University (“Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali”) of Rome, from 1988 to 1992.
- Assistant to the Special Rapporteur on “State Responsibility” (Prof. Gaetano Arangio-Ruiz), at the International Law Commission of the United Nations, from 1989 to 1996.
- Researcher in International Law at the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, from 1993 to 2000.
- Lecturer on International Law and International Organization at the University of Sassari in 1997.
- Lecturer on International Organization at the University of Camerino in 1998-1999.
- Associate Professor in International Law and EU Law at the University of Camerino (Faculty of Law), from 2000 to 2002.
- Professor of International Law at the University of Camerino (Faculty of Law), from 2002 to 2011.
- Director, Department of Legal and Political Studies of the University of Camerino, from 2004 to 2008.
- Director, Master in “International Jurisdictions” (jointly organised by University of Camerino, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, and SIOI, Italian Society for International Organization), from 2004 to 2007.
- Professor of International Law and Organization, Course of Advanced Studies in International Relations, organized in Rome by SIOI (Italian Society for International Organization), from 2004 to 2014.
- “Chargé de cours” in International Law at the University of Roma Tre (Faculty of Political Science), from 2008-2011.
- “Chargé de cours” in International Jurisdictions at the University of Roma Tre (Faculty of Political Science), from 2008 to 2016.
- Director, Institute for International Legal Studies (ISGI), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), from January 2012 to February 2018.
- Member (from 2011) and President (from 2015) of the European Committee of Social Rights of the Council of Europe (Strasbourg).
- From March 2018, Professor of International Law and International Human Rights Law at the University of Roma Tre (Department of Law).
- Co-Editor in Chief of "Italy and International Law. Survey of Italian cases and materials on International law", ISSN: 2284-4910, http://www.larassegna.isgi.cnr.it .
- Member of the following Scientific Advisory Boards: Rivista “Diritto pubblico comparato ed europeo”; Rivista “La Comunità internazionale”; Centro di Filosofia del diritto internazionale “Jura Gentium”; Rivista “Roma e America. Diritto romano comune. Rivista di diritto dell'integrazione e unificazione del diritto in Eurasia e in America Latina”.
In the last years, rapporteur or keynote speaker, inter alia, at the following international conferences/symposia/seminars:
- “Human Rights and Business from the Perspective of Social Rights” (High-Level Seminar “Human Rights and Business: Promoting the effective implementation of global and regional instruments”, 9 June 2017, Strasbourg, Council of Europe, Palais de l’Europe).
- “Is the Charter of Fundamental Rights a Living Instrument?” (European Working Conference “The Charter of Fundamental Rights and its Application in Judicial Practice”, 29-30 March 2017, Vienna, Austrian Ministry of Justice).
- “Protection of Social Rights in Europe: Challenges and Prospects. The European Social Charter and its Relationship with EU Law” (High-Level Lecture within the framework of the European Project FRAME “Fostering Human Rights Among European Policies”, 28 November 2016, Brussels, Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies).
- “The OECD Guidelines and Implementation Procedures in International Law” (International Colloquium “The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the National Contact Points: Achievements and Challenges in the Global Scenario”, 13 September 2016, Roma, Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico, Salone degli Arazzi).
- “Il diritto alla protezione della salute nella Carta sociale europea” (XXI Convegno SIDI “La tutela della salute nel diritto internazionale ed europeo tra interessi globali e interessi particolari”, 9-10 giugno 2016, Università degli Studi di Parma).
- « Les défis de la Charte 20 ans après sa révision » (Colloque international « La protection des travailleurs dans une Europe en crises: Révéler le potentiel de la Charte sociale européenne », 25 avril 2016, Université de Strasbourg).
- “Diplomatic and Jurisdictional Aspects in Conciliation Procedures” (International Colloquium “Conciliation in the Globalized World of Today”, 11-12 June 2015, Vienna, OSCE, Hofburg Palace).
- “The European Social Charter as an Instrument for the Protection of Fundamental Rights Within an International Organization” (Colloque international « Convergences et autonomie des tribunaux administratifs Internationaux », 18-20 mars 2015, Strasbourg, Conseil de l’Europe, Palais de l’Europe).
- “The Contribution of the European Committee of Social Rights to the Protection of Migrants in an Irregular Situation” (OHCHR International Conference, “The Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Migrants in an Irregular Situation”, 11 March 2015, Geneva, United Nations).
- “Guarantee of the Social Rights by the Council of Europe: a Bulwark against the Crisis. The Contribution of the European Social Charter” (High-Level Conference “The Future of the Protection of Social Rights in Europe”, 12-13 February 2015, Brussels, Auditorium Pacheco).
- “The Protection of People with Autism within the Framework of the Council of Europe and the European Union” (International Conference “Promoting Equal Rights for People with Autism in the Field of Education and Employment”, 29 November 2014, Torino, Centro Congressi Unione Industriale).
“Synergies between the Law of the European Union and the European Social Charter” (High-Level Conference on the European Social Charter, 17-18 October 2014, Torino, Teatro Regio).
- “Social Rights under Threat in Europe from the Perspective of International Law” (International Conference of the ELDH, European Association of Lawyers for Democracy and World Human Rights) “Human Rights and Democracy in the Context of EU Enlargement””, 6 June 2014, Belgrade, House of Human Rights).
- “Political Economy and International Protection of Social Rights” (International Symposium “The Political Economy of International Law”, 16-17 March 2014, Sapienza Università di Roma).
- “La tutela delle persone con disabilità nel Sistema della Carta sociale europea” (Convegno internazionale “Assistenza, inclusione sociale e diritti delle persone con disabilità”, 13-14 giugno 2012, Roma, Università di Roma Tre/Fondazione Santa Lucia).
- “The Role of the European Social Charter in Preventing Violations of Social Rights” (Council of Europe Conference on “The Role of Prevention in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights", 20-21 September 2011, Kyiv, Hotel Kyiv).
- “Il trattamento del migrante clandestino” (XIV Convegno SIDI “Europa e Mediterraneo. Le regole per la costruzione di una società integrata”, 18-19 giugno 2009, Università degli Studi di Bari).
- “Il trattamento del migrante clandestino” (XIV Convegno SIDI “Europa e Mediterraneo. Le regole per la costruzione di una società integrata”, 18-19 giugno 2009, Università degli Studi di Bari).
- “La Corte penale internazionale di fronte all'operazione ‘Piombo fuso’ e al problema della statualità della Palestina” (International Conference "Is There a Court for Gaza?", 22 maggio 2009, Roma, Fondazione internazionale Lelio Basso).
- “La ricostruzione del diritto internazionale generale nell’opera di Alberico Gentili” (XIII Convegno SIDI “Nel quarto centenario della morte di Alberico Gentili. La crisi del disarmo nel diritto internazionale”, 26-27 giugno 2008, Sapienza Università di Roma).
- “The Problem of Peace and the Function of International Criminal Justice” (XVIII Cortona Colloquium “War, Law and Global Order”, 19-21 October 2007, Cortona, Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli).
- “Determining the Law on the Use of Force: The ICJ and Customary Rules on the Use of Force” (International Workshop "International Customary Law on the Use of Force: A Methodological Approach”, 11-12 June 2004, Università di Macerata).
- “Smuggling via mare e responsabilità internazionale degli Stati” (IX Convegno SIDI “Le migrazioni: una sfida per il diritto internazionale, comunitario ed interno”, 17-18 giugno 2004, Roma, Scuola Superiore dell’Amministrazione dell’Interno)