By Crispian BalmerROME (Reuters) - Performing a stiff-armed fascist salute is not a crime in Italy unless it risks sparking violence or is aimed at reviving the fascist party, the Supreme Court has ruled in a verdict that delighted extreme-right groups.
The Supreme Court was called to review the issue following a 2016 event in Milan where eight militants were arrested for making fascist salutes.
However, the Supreme Court left open the door to future prosecutions given Italy's inconclusive legal framework.
"The only sure thing is that you cannot create a fascist party.
'ETERNAL COMPROMISE'Italy's main piece of legislation against promoting fascist propaganda is the so-called Scelba Law of 1952 which prohibits any "movement or group of people ... pursuing anti-democratic ends associated with the fascist party".
Persons:
Crispian Balmer ROME, Benito Mussolini, Thursday's, Francesco Filippi, Mussolini, Alessandro Sallusti, Crispian Balmer, Alison Williams
Organizations:
Court
Locations:
Italy, Rome, Milan
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