Jul 8, 2008

RACISM: Prejudice against gypsies acceptable, say Italian judges

ITALY'S highest appeal court has ruled that it is acceptable to discriminate against gypsies on the grounds that they are thieves. The judgment comes amid a nationwide clampdown on gypsies, also known as Roma, by the Government of Silvio Berlusconi. Last week the Interior Minister, Roberto Maroni, announced plans to fingerprint all of Italy's Roma, including children.

SMH 2 Jul 2008

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