Italy's Meloni Approves Tougher Anti-Riot Laws After Milan Violence - BusinessWorld Online
The decree adds prison terms, fines and parental liability after riots that injured nearly 200 officers and caused about €1 million in damage, officials said.
- Italy approved an emergency decree on Tuesday targeting violent demonstrations, introducing prison sentences of up to 12 years for organizers and financial penalties for rioters.
- The move followed violent unrest in Milan where rioters looted shops and attacked police; the government claimed LFI and far-left proxies organized the unrest.
- Anyone participating in a group of at least five people who endangers public safety faces up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $22,460.
- Authorities will deploy 500 soldiers to Milan through year-end while expanding powers to detain youths aged 14 to 17 if they pose a danger, even without a crime committed.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated "vandalism and theft are not protest," while revealing that around half of the 330 arrested during riots had immigrant backgrounds.
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The government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni has implemented strict new laws to prevent violence and vandalism during protests. Under the new provisions, those involved in violent groups could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 20,000 euros. Minors involved in vandalism or looting could be made to pay for the damages by their parents. 500 soldiers will also be deployed in Milan for security.
Italian Prime Minister Announces New Security Measures Following Riots, Looting, and Arson in Milan.
Italy's Prime Minister announced new security measures after riots in Milan resulted in looting and arson, causing approximately €1 million in damage. He also announced an increase in military presence and that parents will be held responsible for damages caused by their children.
Meloni Reveals Half of Riot Arrests Have Immigrant Background, Unveils Crackdown
Nearly half of the 330 people stopped or arrested during Italy’s weekend riots were of immigrant background, Giorgia Meloni said, as her cabinet approved emergency measures against far-left violence. Rioters face up to five years in prison and €20,000 fines, while organizers of violent groups could receive sentences of up to 12 years under the new decree.
AFTER violent protests and looting in Milan, in which numerous minors participated, the Italian government is announcing stricter measures.
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