Italian Senate Unanimously Approves Bill on Femicide as Autonomous Crime

Rome: Premier Giorgia Meloni expressed delight after the Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill on the crime of femicide so it can move to the Lower House for the definitive green light. “I welcome with particular satisfaction the unanimous approval in the Senate of the government-initiated bill that aims to introduce the crime of feminicide as an autonomous felony in our legal system,” Meloni said in a statement.

According to Ansa News Agency, Italy is among the first nations to embark on this path, which is seen as a crucial step in combating an intolerable scourge. Meloni conveyed her gratitude to all political parties, both from the ruling majority and the opposition, for their unified support and contributions to improving the proposal. The bill’s next step is to pass through the Lower House, and Meloni expressed hope for a swift conclusion to the process.