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08/06/2025

Civil Code

Original names of the law: Codice Civile

Year: 1942

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Social protection, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/anteprima/codici/codiceCivile
Description

The Civil Code is one of the primary legal codes in Italy, covering a wide range of private law, including contracts, property, family law, and inheritance. It is divided into six books:

  • Persons and Family: Addresses legal personality, family law, marriage, and parental relationships.
  • Succession: Governs inheritance law, including wills and succession rights.
  • Property: Regulates ownership, possession, and property rights.
  • Obligations: Covers contractual and non-contractual obligations.
  • Labor: Initially part of the Civil Code, labor law is now largely governed by separate legislation.
  • Protection of Rights: Deals with the protection of civil rights and the procedural aspects of civil law.

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