Lent.az
Now referees will also be protected like police officers.
Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi has stated that football referees in the country will enjoy the same protection from the judicial system as police officers and other civil servants.
According to Lent.az, citing foreign media, the decision was made in response to the increasing attacks on referees.
Changes to the Criminal Code will lead to stricter penalties, including imprisonment, for violence against referees, including blows, pushes, or threats.
The law, adopted as part of a decree approved by the Italian government, protects all responsible individuals who ensure the conduct of sports competitions.
