Green light for the security decree, protections for law enforcement

The Italian ultra-conservative government of Giorgia Meloni adopted on Friday 4 March a decree-law printing a new round of security screws. The decree aims to increase the penalties for certain offences and the protection of the police officers involved in cases of violence.

The President of the Italian Council issued by decree a text which, in particular, protects the police in the event of accusations of police violence. Some of the most controversial articles were withdrawn under the influence of Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

The decree law provides that members of the police forces prosecuted for acts of violence committed in the exercise of their functions receive aid of 10,000 euros to spend on their defense.

Giorgia Meloni commented with satisfaction on the approval of the Security Decree in the Council of Ministers: “Necessary rules that we can no longer postpone”

Agents and soldiers will be able to continue working as suspects or defendants and the State will bear their legal costs of up to ten thousand euros. Prime Minister Meloni: 'It's not a blitz but a government choice'

Protesters try to force blockade and throw bottles