Giulio De Simone

Giulio De Simone serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Legal Sciences at the University of Salento, where he has established himself as a prominent scholar in criminal law with particular expertise in corporate criminal liability, stalking legislation, and the Italian criminal code. His academic work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in the Italian criminal justice system, contributing significantly to legal scholarship in Italy.

Professor De Simone's research primarily focuses on the complex relationship between legal entities and criminal responsibility, with extensive analysis of the d.lgs. n. 231/2001 framework governing corporate criminal liability in Italy. His scholarly contributions examine constitutional principles as they relate to corporate criminal responsibility, workplace safety regulations, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding stalking and harassment. His work demonstrates deep engagement with both historical development and comparative legal approaches to criminal law.

His extensive publication record reveals consistent scholarly output spanning more than two decades, with particular attention to the theoretical foundations of criminal liability for legal persons, the practical implementation of corporate criminal law, and the intersection of constitutional principles with criminal responsibility frameworks. Professor De Simone has contributed to major legal commentaries and has authored comprehensive analyses of specific criminal offenses within the Italian legal system.

As an educator, Professor De Simone maintains regular office hours for students, conducting sessions online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday afternoons. His academic service includes participation in scholarly publications as both author and editor, particularly the Manual of Criminal Law series where he has contributed multiple chapters on fundamental aspects of criminal theory and procedure.