Designs for Immunity: A Comparison of the Criminal Prosecution of United States Presidents & Italian Prime Ministers

Authors

• Brianne Biggiani, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the differing approaches of the United States and Italy in granting criminal prosecution immunity to their leaders, emphasizing the role of institutional strength and historical context. It argues that while the U.S. policy of temporary presidential immunity is justifiable due to its robust checks and balances, Italy's weaker governance structure and history of corruption make similar immunity measures inappropriate. The analysis highlights the importance of tailoring legal frameworks to a nation's specific political and cultural conditions.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Law | President/Executive Department

Recommended Citation

Brianne Biggiani, Designs for Immunity: A Comparison of the Criminal Prosecution of United States Presidents & Italian Prime Ministers, 14 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 209 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol14/iss1/8