Elga Turco

Elga Turco is an Associate Professor in Criminal Procedural Law at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salento. She holds a PhD in 'Evolution of Legal Systems and New Rights' from the University of Lecce (2006). Her research focuses on juvenile justice, immigrants in criminal proceedings, and European/international criminal law frameworks. She has extensive teaching experience across multiple disciplines, including Juvenile Criminal Justice and Investigative Techniques.

Education:

• Law Degree (1999), University of Lecce
• PhD in 'Evolution of Legal Systems and New Rights' (2006), University of Lecce

Research Interests: Criminal procedural law, juvenile justice systems, legal aspects of migration, cross-border criminal justice cooperation, and the integration of technology in legal processes. Notable projects include studies on judicial error and genetic evidence.

Service & Leadership:

• Member of the Association of Criminal Process Scholars 'GD Pisapia'
• Scientific Director of the IntegroLAB research unit
• Participated in national and international conferences on criminal justice reforms, human rights, and legal technology

Labs/Teams: Researcher in the IntegroLAB team focusing on pluralistic legal integration. Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on projects related to legal ethics and social vulnerability.