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Meloni warns protest violence carries five-year prison penalty

Original: Italy's Meloni on protests & penalties: If, during a march or demonstration, you join a group of five or more people and

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that demonstrators who join groups of five or more people during marches and begin throwing stones, firecrackers or sticks risk up to five years in prison and fines of up to €20,000. Her message, summarized as 'you break it, you pay for it,' has drawn wide attention amid ongoing debate over Italy's toughened penalties for violent protests.

Why now: Meloni's blunt warning about new protest penalties is sparking debate over free assembly and public order in Italy

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• Italy's Meloni on protests & penalties: If, during a march or demonstration, you join a group of five or more people and start throwing stones, firecrackers, sticks... you risk up to five years in prison and a fine of up to €20,000. You break it, you pay for it. And if the · clashreport · 3.6K

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