Italy enacts new security law amid criticism

ROME, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The Italian parliament on Wednesday approved a new security law proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet, aimed at tightening penalties for public disorder and other offenses, despite sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil rights groups.

The legislation, introduced by government decree in early April, passed its final hurdle in the Senate with 109 votes in favor, 69 against, and one abstention. The lower house had approved the measure last week.