“On June 24th from 5.30 pm we will be at Italy Squarein front of the Prefecture of Reggio Calabriato demonstrate against the new Security Legislative Decree wanted by the ministers Piantedosi, Nordio And Crosetto. This bill represents a frontal attack on the civil and social rights of the weakest sections of the population, introducing repressive measures that threaten freedom of expression and social resistance, and further discriminate against the most vulnerable categories, such as migrants”. They state this in a note i NO Calabria Bridge.
“Among the most critical points:
• Repression of freedom of expression through the introduction of the crime of “speech terrorism” with penalties from two to six years for those who disseminate texts deemed capable of inciting protest and resistance;
• Criminalization of occupation and social resistance, with sentences from two to seven years for those who occupy properties without a title, a circumstance also applicable to evicted people and solidarity pickets;
• Restrictions on movements and protests with severe penalties for those who oppose major works deemed “strategic” and block road or railway arteries;
• Discrimination and racialisation with the tightening of penalties for migrants and for those protesting in reception centres, with sentences of up to twenty years for personal injuries during riots;
• Increase in penalties for acts against the police with an increase in penalties for violence or threats against public officials, without balancing the mitigating circumstances;
• Repression of environmental protests with severe penalties for soiling and disfigurement, with particular attention to institutional locations and tightening in case of repeat offenses;
• Strengthened power of the Police forces with an increase in social control measures to prevent alleged risks of subversion of the democratic order”.
“This bill represents an attack on fundamental freedoms and social justice. In the name of security, the Meloni government is trying to criminalize all forms of dissent and resistance. We cannot allow such a measure to go unnoticed.”
“We invite all social, trade union, political forces and citizens who believe in justice and human rights to participate in the protest that will be held in Piazza Italia on 24 June 2024, in conjunction with other similar initiatives that are being organized in various Italian cities” conclude i No Bridge.
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