Holocaust denial could become a crime in Italy

(ANSA) – Rome, October 15 – Italian MPs from across the political spectrum on Tuesday introduced an amendment to Italy’s criminal code that would make denying the Holocaust a crime.

The amendment was signed by senators from the center-left Democratic Party (PD), the center-right People of Freedom Party (PdL), the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S) and other smaller parties.

”I sincerely hope the commission will approve the text tonight”, said Democratic Party (PD) Senator Monica Cirinn