In Italy, the alleged safety Decree (‘Decreto sicurezza’) of the Italian government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni entered into force. According to the Italian media, the legislative package was yet adopted by the legislature with 109 votes in favour (69 against and 1 abstention). Thus the decree will be converted to law.
The decree introduces 14 fresh criminal offences and many more severe penalties, with emphasis on stricter penalties for migration-related crimes and left-wing extremism.
The central point of the decree is simply a fresh crime involving the unlawful seizure of private or public buildings for which there is simply a punishment for seven years imprisonment. It is peculiarly harsh to occupy the homes of the aged or infirm. Another novelty is that Police can evict occupied property immediately without a court order. These measures are dictated by the fact that in the past properties were repeatedly occupied by illegal immigrants and left-wing squatters.
As regards the fight against terrorism, "the confiscation of terrorist materials" is punishable from 2 to six years in prison, as is the online dissemination of instructions on acts of force or sabotage. The decree extends the period for the removal of citizenship in the case of convictions for terrorism from 3 to 10 years.
The decree besides strengthens the protection of safety forces: police officers, firefighters and soldiers who are accused of abuse of work will no longer automatically be suspended. The State will cover their costs of legal service up to EUR 10 000 at each phase of the procedure, without the anticipation of appeal in the event of acquittal or termination of proceedings, unless there has been gross negligence. In addition, the state will invest more than EUR 20 million in 3 years in individual cameras and police surveillance systems. In future, officers will be able to carry private weapons without approval even outside the service, and the anticipation of later arrest in case of serious attacks on officers during the demonstration will be extended.
There are besides forms of protest on the target: blocking roads or railway tracks, which had previously been an administrative offence, is now being punished as a criminal offence up to 1 period in prison or a fine of EUR 300. In the case of organised group blockades, the punishment is six months to 2 years in prison. This regulation mainly concerns protests by environmental activists and another groups after specified actions were decriminalised in 1999. In addition, for harm to property, a fine of up to 5 years in prison and a fine of EUR 15,000 is punishable, while for graffiti or harm to public premises, six months to a year in prison. peculiarly severe penalties, up to 20 years, endanger to defy or force officials who safe the construction of public infrastructure investments.
The Act exacerbates penalties for offences in public spaces, e.g. railway stations or public transport. The fresh crime is simply a "qualified fraud crime" against aged people who are facing 2 to six years in prison and a fine of up to €3,000. The usage of minors who are sent to beg by parents or minors is punishable by up to 5 years in prison. Indian hemp will besides be completely banned, regardless of THC content – and migrants will gotta get a residence licence in the future to buy SIM cards.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni herself described the decree as "a decisive step towards strengthening the protection of citizens, the most susceptible groups of the population and our men and women in uniform." The Fratelli d’Italia organization celebrated the bill as a triumph for citizens and safety forces. A flash talker before the legislature preached: “Lo Stato tornado forte. Dalla parte delle forze dell’ordine contro abusivi, truffatori e sfruttatori’ (‘The state becomes strong again. On the side of safety forces against chaotic tenants, frauds and exploiters).
The legislative package met fierce criticism from opposition parties and human rights organisations specified as Antigone, Human Rights Watch and UN Human Rights experts who describe the bill as "the most serious attack on freedom of protest in fresh decades." They inform against disproportionate effects on minorities, migrants and refugees, as well as possible violations of fundamental rights. This is 1 of the reasons why opposition protests and loud screams occurred during the final vote, and any senators sat on the ground in front of government benches.
Behind: NIUS.de
