Counter-Terrorism Legislation in Italy: The Key Role of Administrative Measures

The aim of the paper is to describe counter-terrorism legislation in Italy. After a brief introduction highlighting the trend among EU Member States to enact or amend anti-terrorism legislation in order to counter the recent phenomenon of “foreign fighters,” the note focuses on the counter-terrorism policy adopted in Italy. In particular, after analysing the main regulatory provi- sions in this regard, the paper focuses on administrative measures to combat terrorism. The analysis particularly concerns the instrument of administrative expulsions, which may well be considered the most used in our country. The study also focuses on all other administrative tools envisaged by the legislator in order to prevent, combat and counter the phenomenon of international terrorism.