Italy's Security Decree: New Measures for Minors and 500 Troops in Milan

Italy's Council of Ministers approved a decree-law on Tuesday introducing urgent public security measures following recent riots and guerrilla-style violence in Milan. The package targets juvenile crime and organized violence at demonstrations. The decree establishes a presumption of criminal accountability for minors aged 14 and older, extends deferred flagrante arrest to them, and introduces a new crime of organized violence in public demonstrations. It also allows police to hold suspects for up to 12 hours preventively and imposes administrative sanctions on parents of minors involved in certain offenses. Additional measures include expedited compensation procedures for damages, increased penalties for vandalism by groups, and the deployment of 500 additional military personnel to Milan for territorial control until December 31, 2026.