Italy Implements Law Change to Combat Violence Against Match Officials
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Summary
Italy has implemented a law change to crack down on violence against match officials, allowing for prison sentences for perpetrators. The modification grants match officials legal protection similar to police officers and public officials, aiming to address the increasing cases of assault against referees.
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· 3 pulledSport is loyalty and sharing. Those who do not accept it are warned: from tomorrow violent behaviour and aggression against referees will be punished without
Those who commit acts of violence against match officials in Italy could now be sentenced to time in prison.
The law change, which followed a rise in cases of assault against referees, means perpetrators could face much tougher penalties for pushing, hitting or threatening match officials.
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