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Fratelli d'Italia pushes new crime for organized violent protests
Fratelli d'Italia has introduced a bill to create a new criminal offence that would extend article 416 of the Italian penal code – currently limited to terrorism and organized crime – to cover groups of three or more people that commit violent acts against police, public officials or public infrastructure during demonstrations. The proposal cites recent clashes in Val di Susa and Bologna, where more than 8,000 participants were identified, 110 arrests were made and 124 law‑enforcement officers were injured. It also references legal cases linked to the No Tav movement as a precedent for applying association to delinquere to protest‑related violence. Senate President Ignazio La Russa has voiced support for the measure. The political debate has intensified, with Deputy Laura Boldrini accusing Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi of blaming Bologna mayor Matteo Lepore for the unrest, while councilors in Riccione displayed “Giustizia per Fakir” signs after the death of Abderrahim Fakir during a police stop.
The bill lists specific crimes – including assault on public officials, sabotage of public utilities, intimidation with weapons and aggravated personal injury – punishable by two to eight years’ imprisonment for participants. Fratelli d'Italia leaders argue the new offence is needed to give magistrates a clear tool to prosecute organized violent protest groups and protect public order.
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Francesco Filini · Fratelli d'Italia · Ignazio La Russa · Laura Boldrini · Lucio Malan · Matteo Piantedosi · Raffaele Speranzon · Val di Susa
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Laura Boldrini accused Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi of attributing political responsibility for the violence to Bologna mayor Matteo Lepore. www.baritalianews.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Recent violent incidents in Val di Susa and Bologna involved over 8,000 identified participants and 110 arrests, with 124 law‑enforcement injuries. www.ilcorrierino.com · www.baritalianews.it · giovannidonzelli.it · www.adginforma.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposal references legal cases related to the No Tav movement as a precedent for extending association to delinquere. www.adginforma.it · www.ilcorrierino.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposal lists specific crimes (articles 336, 337, 339, 419, 420, 421, 421‑bis, 582, 583, 635) punishable by two to eight years imprisonment for participants. giovannidonzelli.it · www.ilcorrierino.com · www.adginforma.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposal seeks to extend article 416 of the Italian penal code, currently limited to terrorism and organized crime, to cover organized violent protest groups. www.ilcorrierino.com · giovannidonzelli.it · www.adginforma.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fratelli d'Italia introduced a proposal to create a new crime of association to delinquere targeting groups that commit violence during demonstrations. www.ilcorrierino.com · giovannidonzelli.it · www.adginforma.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senate President Ignazio La Russa expressed support for a new criminal figure to address emergencies attacking the state. www.adginforma.it