Cesare Beccaria Institute

The Cesare Beccaria Institute is an organization dedicated to promoting fair, effective, and humane criminal justice systems. Named after the 18th-century Italian philosopher Beccaria, who argued against harsh punishments and for the rights of the accused, the institute conducts research, advocates for reforms, and provides education to improve how justice is administered. Its goal is to ensure that laws and practices respect human dignity, prevent crime effectively, and uphold the principles of fairness and proportionality.