The request relates to proceedings which have been brought in the Tribunale Civile di Palermo against Mr Fava, as manager of the review Itaca , where he is being sued for defamation by an elected office-holder of the Region of Sicily, Mr Cintola, a member of the political party, Unione dei Democratici Cristiani e Democratici di Centro, and Assessore al Bilancio e alle Finanze of the Region of Sicily.
The request relates to proceedings which have been brought in the Tribunale Civile di Palermo against Mr Fava, as manager of the review Itaca , where he is being sued for defamation by an elected office-holder of the Region of Sicily, Mr Cintola, a member of the political party, Unione dei Democratici Cristiani e Democratici di Centro, and Assessore al Bilancio e alle Finanze of the Region of Sicily.