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Italy expands preventive detention and anti‑gang powers in new security bill

The Italian Council of Ministers approved a comprehensive security bill that tightens measures against violent youth gangs and extends police powers. The draft introduces a prohibition of aggregation for groups identified as a threat, allowing the Questore to issue an oral notice that bans gatherings in high‑traffic venues such as nightlife areas. It also expands the scope of “fermo preventivo” (preventive detention) to minors when there is a founded reason to believe they may engage in dangerous conduct, including possession of weapons or objects that could be used to offend.

The legislation adds an aggravated offence for group vandalism, raising penalties to up to five years’ imprisonment and fines of €15,000, and permits arrest in flagrante delicto on a deferred‑basis. A civil‑law change abolishes compensation claims against individuals convicted of excess self‑defence, a measure inspired by the 2021 case of jeweller Mario Roggero. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and EU parliamentarian Letizia Moratti all endorsed the package, which will now be submitted to Parliament for conversion into law.

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