Saturday, March 30, 2019

#ITALY: "Stand Your Ground" Style Legislation Gets Final Senate Approval

[world politics news]


The Italian Senate has given final approval to the government's bill expanding the right to self defense, modeled on American "stand your ground" laws.

It was approved by the Upper House on its third reading with 201 votes in favor, 38 against and six abstentions.

Lawmakers from the parties supporting Premier Giuseppe Conte's government, the League and the 5-Star Movement, supported the bill, which expands the right to self-defense from intruders, was crafted by Interior Minister and League Party Leader Matteo Salvini.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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