Article 10

The Italian legal system shall conform to the generally recognised rules of international law. The legal status of foreigners shall be regulated by law in conformity with international rules and treaties. A foreigner who, in his or her own country, is denied the effective exercise of the democratic liberties enshrined in the Italian Constitution shall have the right of asylum within the territory of the Italian Republic, pursuant to the terms established by law. The extradition of a foreigner for political offences is not admissible.