Rome - Doctors will be able to report "illegal" immigrants to the judicial authorities. The homeless will be registered. The tax for the residence permit has been set at between 80 and 200 Euros. Moreover, the "ronde padane" [citizen patrols, thus referred to because of continuing support for them by the Lega Nord] have been authorised, but they cannot be armed. After the government was beaten three times yesterday on the tightening [of norms] on detention centres and family reunifications, today the Senate advanced quickly in the voting of the last few of the 55 articles, and approved the draft law on public security with 154 votes in favour, 114 against and no abstentions. The measures will now undergo scrutiny in the Chamber of Deputies [the lower house of parliament].
By Repubblica - translated by Statewatch
