Sarah Rainsford
BBC Rome correspondent who reported from Italy on the femicide law and coverage of public reaction and parliamentary action.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 29min
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins jail term
Mimi Suebi, a BBC correspondent specializing in Brazilian politics, provides insightful analysis on Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence for his coup plot after the recent elections. Sarah Rainsford discusses Italy's landmark femicide law, shedding light on public reaction and the urgent calls for societal change. Thomas Nadi reports harrowing eyewitness accounts from Mali's Mbera refugee camp, detailing alleged atrocities by Wagner mercenaries. The conversation highlights pressing global issues, from political corruption to gender-based violence.
Dec 12, 2025 • 27min
The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide law
Chiara Tramontano joins to share her heart-wrenching story as the sister of murder victim Giulia Tramontano, whose tragic case influenced Italy's new femicide law. She recounts the emotional toll of losing her sister, and the personal importance of raising awareness about gender-based violence. Sarah Rainsford, BBC Southern Europe correspondent, discusses the law's unique legal definition and its societal implications. Both guests emphasize the need for education and cultural change to complement legal advancements in combating femicide.
