Italy approves new anti-riot laws after violence in Milan
Government adds new offence of violent participation in demonstrations, makes parents liable for damage by minors and sends 500 more troops to the city, but Mattarella blocks police powers for soldiers. Italy’s government on Tuesday approved a security decree-law in response to rioting in Milan at the weekend, creating a new criminal offence for violent protest and tightening rules on minors. Police used water cannon and tear gas as hundreds of mostly masked youths looted shops and set fires in the city centre on Saturday. Violence continued on Sunday. Authorities said more than 100 officers…
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[Claude] All three reports cover the same Italian cabinet approval of anti-riot measures on Tuesday, with consistent details on penalties and parental liability.
6d ago[Claude] All three reports cover the same Italian government approval of anti-riot laws after Milan violence, and none contradict Report 1's facts.
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