Carpinelli Case Trial Scheduled for June in Monaco After Prolonged Proceedings
Eleven defendants, including former public security chief Christian Carpinelli, face trial on corruption charges.
The trial concerning the Carpinelli case is set to commence in June 2024 in Monaco, as announced by the president of the correctional tribunal, Florestan Bellinzona.
The proceedings will take place from June 2 to June 18, involving eleven defendants implicated in the case.
Christian Carpinelli, the former chief commissioner of the Public Security and head of the Administrative Police Division overseeing residency matters, was indicted in late 2016 on charges of passive corruption and active influence peddling.
He is suspected of having facilitated the issuance of fictitious residency permits to Belgian nationals.
After spending over ten months in detention, Carpinelli was released from Monaco's prison in October 2017.
Following his release, Carpinelli has remained under certain legal obligations, including a requirement for medical supervision and a prohibition against contacting co-defendants.
These obligations apply to nine of the eleven defendants and were reaffirmed during the preliminary hearing on Monday.
The trial will take place in the Court of Appeal, which has the capacity to accommodate the numerous defendants and their legal representatives.
Given the extensive dossier associated with the case, which comprises nearly 4,000 documents, the trial has been scheduled to last for a maximum of 17 days.
In a separate legislative initiative, the National Council of Monaco has introduced a framework for regulating voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVG).
The proposal, filed on March 7 to coincide with International Women's Rights Day, aims to provide safe access to abortion for women residing in Monaco.
The bill, designated as number 267, seeks to allow abortions up to 12 weeks of gestation without requiring justification and proposes an extension to 16 weeks in cases of rape.
Additionally, a three-day reflection period is to be instituted to ensure informed decision-making for women considering the procedure.
Financial coverage for the intervention would be provided by social welfare agencies.
Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo, President of the Family Rights and Equality Commission and the primary signer of the bill, stated that the legislation would empower women to exercise their rights and make informed choices regarding their bodies, with a focus on providing secure support.
The proposal will be presented for a vote in the upcoming spring session of the National Council.
President Thomas Brezzo emphasized the need for a calm and responsible discussion surrounding the sensitive topic of abortion, highlighting the necessity for contemporary governance in matters of reproductive health.
This initiative occurs amidst wider discussions on abortion and assisted dying, previously noted in the National Council's conference on January 29.
The proceedings will take place from June 2 to June 18, involving eleven defendants implicated in the case.
Christian Carpinelli, the former chief commissioner of the Public Security and head of the Administrative Police Division overseeing residency matters, was indicted in late 2016 on charges of passive corruption and active influence peddling.
He is suspected of having facilitated the issuance of fictitious residency permits to Belgian nationals.
After spending over ten months in detention, Carpinelli was released from Monaco's prison in October 2017.
Following his release, Carpinelli has remained under certain legal obligations, including a requirement for medical supervision and a prohibition against contacting co-defendants.
These obligations apply to nine of the eleven defendants and were reaffirmed during the preliminary hearing on Monday.
The trial will take place in the Court of Appeal, which has the capacity to accommodate the numerous defendants and their legal representatives.
Given the extensive dossier associated with the case, which comprises nearly 4,000 documents, the trial has been scheduled to last for a maximum of 17 days.
In a separate legislative initiative, the National Council of Monaco has introduced a framework for regulating voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVG).
The proposal, filed on March 7 to coincide with International Women's Rights Day, aims to provide safe access to abortion for women residing in Monaco.
The bill, designated as number 267, seeks to allow abortions up to 12 weeks of gestation without requiring justification and proposes an extension to 16 weeks in cases of rape.
Additionally, a three-day reflection period is to be instituted to ensure informed decision-making for women considering the procedure.
Financial coverage for the intervention would be provided by social welfare agencies.
Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo, President of the Family Rights and Equality Commission and the primary signer of the bill, stated that the legislation would empower women to exercise their rights and make informed choices regarding their bodies, with a focus on providing secure support.
The proposal will be presented for a vote in the upcoming spring session of the National Council.
President Thomas Brezzo emphasized the need for a calm and responsible discussion surrounding the sensitive topic of abortion, highlighting the necessity for contemporary governance in matters of reproductive health.
This initiative occurs amidst wider discussions on abortion and assisted dying, previously noted in the National Council's conference on January 29.
