Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Antonio Scurati Liberation Day controversy
The cancellation of writer Antonio Scurati's planned appearance on a Liberation Day program led to accusations that RAI had suppressed criticism of the government. The dispute became part of a wider debate about political pressure and editorial autonomy.
2021
Fedez and the 1 May Concertone dispute
Fedez alleged that RAI representatives tried to limit his planned speech supporting protections for women and LGBT people and criticizing politicians' statements. A recording released by the rapper triggered a political and parliamentary controversy. RAI initially pursued legal action, which later management withdrew.
2016
Edited LGBT scenes in How to Get Away with Murder
Gay kissing scenes were removed from an airing on Rai 2. RAI apologized and described the incident as an editorial error, but the decision drew strong public criticism, including from people associated with the series.
2011
Omission of an episode of For Heaven's Sake
An episode featuring a Romeo-and-Romeo storyline was omitted from a planned Rai 1 schedule. The decision was described as an attempt to avoid controversy and was criticized as discriminatory censorship.
2008
Editing of Brokeback Mountain
RAI was criticized after a broadcast of Brokeback Mountain omitted same-sex romantic and sexual scenes. The broadcaster apologized and attributed the decision to the use of a pre-edited version and inadequate checking. Later broadcasts generated further criticism when similar cuts were repeated.