Italian Penal Code, Article 361 (Omessa denuncia di reato da parte del pubblico ufficiale (*Omitted reporting of crime by a public officer))
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Targeted professionals: Pubblico Ufficiale: "Public officer" is anyone who is in charge of a legislative, jurisdictional or administrative duties where the will of the State is formed or manifested; he/she shall have power to authorize, to certify, to deliberate (ex. Policemen/women; judges; firemen; military personnel; medical doctors leading health care structures; notaries public; mayors; school leaders...etc)
Professional Secrecy Provisions
Conditions for disclosing information
Having being informed while in charge of his/her duties or because of his/her profession
Right or duty to report
Duty to report
Existence of disciplinary sanctions in case of non-reporting
A fee from 30 to 516 Euro for omission or delay in reporting; 1 year imprisonment in case of a police official or agent.
Source
The Penal Code, consulted on "Altalex Quotidiano on line di informazione giuridica", www.altalex.com
Additional information
Date of entering into force
1989