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Antonio Cappuccio is a Full Professor at the University of Messina specializing in History of Medieval and Modern Law (GIUR-16/A) within the Department of Law 'S. Pugliatti'. He holds multiple significant administrative roles including Delegate of the Rector of the University of Messina and Delegate for Research and Relations with the Professions of the Department of Law. His professional activities extend beyond academia as he serves as a Lawyer on the Special List of the Messina Bar and as a Member of the Council of the Bar Association of Messina.
Professor Cappuccio's research focuses on Sicilian legal history from the 18th-19th centuries, examining codification attempts, criminal procedure reforms, and intersections between law, art, and literature. His scholarly work demonstrates particular expertise in historical documents including unpublished drafts of the Code of Civil Procedure of 1822. He has edited three volumes and authored three peer-reviewed monographs, with two additional monographs currently in advanced revision stages.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on historical legal development with particular attention to Sicilian legal traditions. His work spans criminal law history, constitutional echoes in historical texts, legal philosophy, and interdisciplinary approaches connecting law with art and literature. The trend shows increasing engagement with contemporary applications of historical legal principles.
- Member of the Council of the Bar Association of Messina
- Delegate for 'Continuing Professional Training'
- CNF Expert on the Committee of the Council of the Bar Associations of Europe (CCBE)
- Member of the Lab@avvocaturagiovane network of the National Bar Council
- Participant in Documentation Center for the History of the University of Messina Research Center
- Participant in Center for Migration, Social Integration, and Intercultural Communication - CEMI Research Center
Professor Cappuccio teaches 'Storia del Diritto Contemporaneo' and 'History of Western Legal Traditions,' demonstrating his commitment to legal education. His public engagement activities, including simulated trials, research nights, and events on judicial memory, reflect his dedication to connecting academic scholarship with broader societal issues and professional practice.
His laboratory and research group involvement centers around historical legal studies, particularly through the Documentation Center for the History of the University of Messina, where he contributes to collecting and analyzing documentary material related to the university's institutional evolution and faculty contributions throughout history.