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Italy's Meloni approves stricter protest measures after Milan riots
Italy's government enforces harsher penalties for protest violence following weekend riots in Milan.
In brief
Italy's government enforces harsher penalties for protest violence following weekend riots in Milan. Italy's premier approved new laws to penalize violent protests, requiring minors to pay for damages and increasing prison terms for rioters. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
New security measures
Italy announced new security measures to tackle violent protests after Milan riots.
500 additional soldiers
The decree requires 500 additional soldiers to be deployed to Milan through the end of the year.
Parental liability for minors
Parents must pay for damage caused by minors during protests.
Stricter penalties for minors
Minors over 14 face up to five years in prison and 20,000 euros fine for violent protest participation.
New criminal offense
Violent demonstration participation is now a criminal offense with increased penalties for face covering or injuries.
In short
Italy's premier approved new laws to penalize violent protests, requiring minors to pay for damages and increasing prison terms for rioters.
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