Posted on 04/10/2019 12:45:39 PM PDT by marktwain
The Italian government has reformed its law on self-defense law in the home. Italy's legislature has passed a law to follow the example of the United States and restore the legitimacy of armed defense of the home.
The philosophy behind the previous law dates back to the Fascist government of Benito Mussolini. The gun laws in Italy have become increasingly restrictive since 1931.
The new law is similar to what is called Castle Doctrine laws in the U.S.A. The vote in the Chamber of Deputies occurred on 3 March, 2019. The quote below incorrectly refers to “Stand Your Ground” laws. It should be referring to the Castle Doctrine.
The Chamber of Deputies, Italy's lower house of parliament, on Wednesday voted in favor of a draft law on self-defense in the home.
The bill specifies that “defense is always legitimate” in a person's home. It aims to protect a person who acts in self-defense in response to a perceived threat from an intruder.
Under current legislation, a person who harms an intruder, even in cases of self-defense, can be held responsible for damages.
The bill is reminiscent of US “stand your ground” laws , which often allow a person to use lethal force to defend themselves against an intruder on their property. In Germany, self-defense is vaguely defined, with the criminal code stating “a person who commits an act in self-defense does not act unlawfully.”
On March 28, 2019, the Senate passed the Italian
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A glimmer of sanity..!!
But isn’t this new law “draconian?”
They need it with all the migrants afoot.
<< But isn’t this new law “draconian?” >>
When implemented properly it should be!
“Hey paisan! You busta inna my house, you getta you head blown off!”
Things are moving in the right direction in Italy. It would be great if they’d veto Theresa May’s request to extend Article 50 which would give the Brits a no deal Brexit this Friday and then the Italians can do their own Italexit to get away from the EU cesspool.
That “Castle Doctrine” has always been standard practice in Sicily...;)
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