The Senate confirmed its confidence in the security decree, requested by the government, with 109 votes in favor, 69 against and one abstention. Approved by the Chamber on May 29, the decree then became law amid protests from the opposition, who chanted “Shame, shame”.
During the debate, the senators of the Democratic Party, M5S and AVS sat symbolically in the center of the hemicycle of Palazzo Madama as a sign of civil disobedience to denounce the new measures against unauthorized demonstrations, in particular against roadblocks, which from today become a criminal offense.
The moment of maximum tension during the speech by the senator of FdI and president of the Constitutional Affairs Commission Alberto Balboni, who accused the opposition of "being on the side of crime". The senators of Pd and M5s got down from their benches shouting, going towards those of the majority, but were blocked in the center of the hemicycle by parliamentary assistants.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
Various aggravating circumstances and new types of crime introduced. In the opposition's sights are especially the rules against authorized demonstrations, even peaceful ones, against roadblocks and light cannabis.
Here are the main measures.
Crime of riot and passive resistance - The prisoner who participates in a riot with acts of "violence, threat or resistance" with 3 or more people, risks imprisonment from 1 to 5 years. "Passive resistance" is also punished, for this reason it has been renamed the "anti-Ghandi" law. The same restrictions also apply to migrants in detention and repatriation centers. The aggravating circumstance of the crime of incitement to disobey in prison is introduced.
Demonstrations - More severe penalties for those who cause damage during demonstrations with violence or threats. Prison from 1 year and 6 months to 5 years, fine up to 15 thousand euros.
Urban Daspo - The Police Chief can prohibit access to areas such as stations to those who have been reported or convicted, even with a first-degree sentence, in the previous 5 years. The scope of application of the deferred arrest in flagrante provided for the crime of personal injury to a public official on duty is extended, also to cases in which the act is committed during demonstrations.
Protections for agents - Public safety agents will be able to carry certain types of weapons without a license even when they are not on duty. And they will be paid upfront legal costs of up to 10 thousand euros, for each phase of the trial, for acts performed on duty. They will be able to wear a 'bodycam'. The crime of causing personal injury to a police officer or agent in the performance of their duties is introduced.
No SIM cards for foreigners without a residence permit - If you sell SIM cards without observing the customer identification requirements, you risk closing your business for 5 to 30 days. No SIM cards for migrants without a residence permit.
Crackdown on NGO Ships – Up to 2 years in prison for the commander of a foreign ship that does not obey the order of a national warship when it requests to visit or inspect the vessel. 3 to 10 years in prison for the commander or officer of the foreign ship for acts committed against the national warship.
Crime of occupation - Anyone who occupies or takes possession without title of another's property or prevents the legitimate owner from accessing it, is punished with imprisonment from 2 to 7 years. Emergency procedure for the release of the property.
Prison Mothers - No mandatory deferral of prison sentences for pregnant prisoners or mothers with children up to one year old. Penalties for those who employ minors in begging have also been increased (maximum sentence 5 years).
Cannabis - Light Cannabis is considered the same as the narcotic one. And the trade, processing, export of leaves, inflorescences and resins is prohibited, as well as all products containing substances derived from hemp.
Roadblocks - Those who organize sit-ins along railway tracks, roads and highways, preventing the circulation of vehicles or people, risk prison from 6 months to 2 years if the blockade is committed by more than one person. The administrative sanction becomes a criminal offence.
No Ponte and No Tav – Violence or threats against a public official committed to prevent "the construction of a public work or strategic infrastructure" becomes an aggravating factor and the penalties can increase by up to a third.
Citizenship - The term for revoking citizenship in the case of serious crimes such as terrorism is extended from 3 to 10 years from the moment of final conviction. However, revocation cannot be carried out if the person concerned does not possess or cannot acquire another citizenship.
Terrorist material - Anyone who obtains or possesses instructions for committing acts of terrorism and disseminates instructions on the preparation and use of explosive or toxic substances for the purpose of committing crimes against the State risks prison time of 2 to 6 years. Tightening of the rental of vehicles, always to "prevent terrorist acts.
More powers to the secret services – More powers to the 007s who, in the name of security, will be able to commit various crimes without having to answer for them, such as participation and direction of terrorist associations. They will also be able to have access to databases and computer systems of all public administrations. They can be given the qualification of public security agent with police functions. They will be able to maintain cover even during any criminal proceedings and will be able to conduct interviews with prisoners and internees to acquire information.
(Online Union)