Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?
Summary
Protests by students and workers over costs and government cuts have caused riots and damage in France and Italy. Italy has introduced new laws holding parents financially responsible for damage caused by their children during protests, including fines and legal penalties.Key Facts
- Student protests started in France over poor school conditions and teacher shortages.
- Protests in France grew to include public workers and those upset about the cost of living.
- Riots involving looting and clashes with police happened in several French and Italian cities.
- Italy sent 500 soldiers to Milan to help control the unrest.
- Italy’s new rules can sentence protesters in groups of five or more to prison and fines.
- Italian laws now allow detaining teenage protesters if they are seen as dangerous.
- Parents in Italy can be fined or held responsible for damage caused by their children during protests.
- France considers fines on parents whose children damage property, following Italy’s example.
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