MA v. Italy

Abstract

Human rights — Freedom of association — Freedom of expression — Alleged persecution for political opinions — Conviction for offence of reorganizing fascist party — Whether a violation of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 — Derogations from human rights — Activities aimed at the destruction of the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Covenant — Extradition of alleged political offender

International tribunals — Competence — Admissibility of application — United Nations Human Rights Committee — Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — Competence ratione temporis — Communication alleging violation of rights based upon events occurring before Covenant entered into force — Whether consequences continuing after entry into force — Whether consequences allegedly continuing after entry into force disclose violations in themselves