They will first be given to the most sensitive cases and then, as it becomes fully operational, will be disseminated more widely, sources said.

Stalking and murderous violence against women, mostly by stalkers and exes, are on the rise in Italy.

The anti-femicide smartwatch will be linked straight to the operational centre of Rome Carabinieri’s central command, said Lo Voi and Pecci.

It can be activated directly by the victim when she sees she is in danger or will go off automatically in the case of violence and attacks.

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