The Province of Avellino has opened the selection process for the appointment of a new Garante dei diritti delle persone private della libertà personale, the independent guarantor for the rights of people deprived of personal liberty.
Applications must be submitted by 12:00 on 31 October 2026, according to the local report by IrpiniaNews on the provincial call.
What the Guarantor does
The Guarantor promotes the rights and access to services of people deprived of personal liberty, with particular attention to work, vocational training, assistance, health and sport.
The role also includes public-awareness initiatives on human rights and the humanisation of detention.
In cases of reported rights violations, the Guarantor may examine complaints, request information from the competent authorities and promote agreements that enable visits to detention facilities.
Transition
The current Guarantor, Carlo Mele, remains in office until the handover to his successor, according to the statement attributed to Provincial President Fausto Picone.
The eligibility requirements, application procedure and term of office set out in the full official notice were not detailed in the available report; applicants should consult the Province of Avellino's official notice before applying.
