Can a 16 year old live alone in Italy?


Can a 16 year old live alone in Italy? Generally speaking Italian law requires a minor (below the age of 18) to be in the charge of a parent or an appointed guardian. There are some (rare but not totally unheard of) cases where a minor may be lawfully emancipated (in toto or for certain specific issues) before turning 18.


Why is the age of consent 14 in Italy?

Why is the legal age of consent in Italy 14? Because that is the age lawmakers decided upon for people to be able to make a decision of having sexual relations.


Can you stay in a hotel at 16 in Italy?

Under Italian law, under-18s cannot check into hotels or holiday accommodation without an accompanying adult.