# Italy's Meloni approves stricter protest measures after Milan riots

> Italy's government enforces harsher penalties for protest violence following weekend riots in Milan.
- Title: Italy's Meloni approves stricter protest measures after Milan…
- Summary: Italy's government enforces harsher penalties for protest violence following weekend riots in Milan. Italy's premier approved new laws to penalize violent…
- Keywords: italy, meloni, milan, protests, riots, security, police, minors, criminal, penalties, juvenile, law
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/italys-meloni-approves-tougher-measures-to-crack-down-on-protests-after-milan-riots
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- Topics: italy, meloni, milan, protests, riots, security, police, minors, criminal, penalties, juvenile, law
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Italy's premier approved new laws to penalize violent protests, requiring minors to pay for damages and increasing prison terms for rioters.