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Italy Italy adopts law to curb migrants
29 Jun 2009
- The ‘BBC’ reports that Italy’s parliament approved a law criminalising illegal immigration while those who knowingly house illegal migrants will also face up to three years in prison. It also requires parents registering a birth to present documents proving that they are legal residents.
Related Press Coverage:
2.07.09. Khaleej Times Online, Italy adopts controversial law against illegal immigration
The article quotes Raffaele Salinari, the president of Terre des Hommes, International Federation saying "The new law would âdeprive children of their most basic rights’.
Source : BBC
