Italy's controversial law change: A way to free half a million people.
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Italian authorities had to remove some crimes from the law books because there is no more space in prisons. This means that crimes like selling guns and hard drugs are no longer considered crimes in Italy.
As a result, around half a million people who were in jail for these crimes will be set free. The Italian parliament voted to remove 11 laws from the criminal code, which affected a lot of people.
Some of the crimes that are no longer considered crimes will now be punished with fines, community service, or a warning. This applies mostly to drug-related offenses.
Other activities, such as selling weapons and making adult films, will now be legal and regulated. People who engage in these activities will have to pay taxes.
A city official from Rome said that this change will save money and resources for the government. He believes that everyone should be respected, regardless of their profession, and that prisons should be used for other purposes.
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What crimes are no longer considered crimes in Italy?
Selling guns and hard drugs are no longer considered crimes in Italy.
What will happen to the people who were in jail for these crimes?
Around half a million people who were in jail for these crimes will be set free.
What will happen to activities like selling weapons and making adult films?
Selling weapons and making adult films will now be legal and regulated.
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