Italian Penal Code, Article 361 (Omessa denuncia di reato da parte del pubblico ufficiale (*Omitted reporting of crime by a public officer))

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.