“Libera” di non autodeterminarsi. La Corte chiamata a esprimersi su una questione in tema di omicidio del consenziente tace sul merito ma coglie l’occasione per chiarire aspetti cruciali in tema di aiuto al suicidio

For the first time, a matter concerning consensual homicide (pursuant to Article 579 of the Italian Criminal Code) has come before the Constitutional Court, which, however, “decides not to decide” by issuing a merely procedural ruling. Nonetheless, in a metaphorical long-distance dialogue, the Court continues to send warnings—albeit indirect—to Parliament, albeit in relation to a different legal provision, namely assistance in suicide (pursuant to Article 580 of the Italian Criminal Code), thereby resolving certain doubts on issues that are now clearly defined. The operative part of the judgment under review, however, lacks the normative impact typically associated with rulings of acceptance.