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Two arrests in Verona pigsty vendetta
P(ANSA) – Verona, April 16 – A gang of men near Verona are accused of trying to settle a dispute by throwing a man into a pigsty, forcing him to make animal noises under threat of a knife, and locking … Continue reading
Constitutional Court mulls ‘pigsty’ election law
(By Denis Greenan). (ANSA) – Rome, December 4 – Judges from Italy’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday started examining the nation’s much-criticised election law with a decision expected late Wednesday or early Thursday. The lawyer representing 27 prominent citizens who filed … Continue reading
Politicians praise ruling against ‘pig-sty’ election law
(see previous) (ANSA) – Brussels, December 4 – Praise was unanimous among politicians after the Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled Italy’s Porcellum or ‘pig-sty’ electoral law was unconstitutional. “It’s a fantastic ruling,” said Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Angelino Alfano. … Continue reading