We are pleased to announce the event “Down from the Gallows. The Death Penalty: A Timely Reflection in Light of Recent Cases in the United States”, which will take place on 18 November 2026, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m., at the University of Milan.

The event will offer an opportunity to reflect on the death penalty, with particular attention to recent developments in the United States.

The programme will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Cortile del ’700 with readings on the death penalty, followed by a dialogue between Antigone and Creon. The event will then continue in Lecture Room 201 with introductory remarks and contributions from the speakers.

For further information, please refer to the event programme.