Italian Parliament Approves Law for Drug Addicts
The Italian House of Representatives passed a law about drug addiction. The law allows some prisoners to do rehab at home. This is to help with overcrowding in prisons.
The Italian law allows prisoners with sentences under eight years to receive rehabilitation outside of prison. The vote was 153 in favor. Opposition parties did not vote on the law, except for the Five Star Movement who voted against it. Italy’s prisons hold over 65,000 prisoners with drug-related problems. This new law does not change the need for incarceration for prisoners with longer sentences.
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Highlights
House Passes Drug Custody Law
The Italian House of Representatives approved a law for drug addicts.
Rehab at Home Approved
The law allows drug addicts to do rehab at home.
Prison Overcrowding Reduction
The law aims to reduce overcrowding in Italian prisons.
Sentence Limit Established
The law applies to prisoners with sentences under eight years.
Some Parties Opposed the Law
Opposition parties abstained, and the Five Star Movement voted against.