New law on public events: Organizers must work with law enforcement and ensure top security
Public events—including cultural, artistic, sporting, entertainment events, exhibitions and religious gatherings held outside places of worship—will need to be organized and conducted under maximum security conditions to ensure the safety and confidence of participants. This requirement is outlined in a draft law that was voted on by Parliament in its first reading.
The purpose of this initiative is to establish a clear regulatory framework for organizing public events, excluding assemblies, to minimize risks to public order, security, and the health and safety of participants. The project categorizes events based on their risk level—low, medium, and high—and introduces a specific set of measures for each category.
The document outlines the responsibilities of event organizers, public authorities, and security personnel, as well as the obligations of participants. All attendees must adhere to the guidelines and requirements set forth by the organizers, security staff, local government, and law enforcement agencies within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
For high-risk events, the involvement of security assistants (stewards) is required, and in certain instances, the use of video surveillance equipment will be implemented. In the context of sports competitions, a national contact point is proposed within the General Inspectorate of Carabinieri to facilitate cooperation with both national and international public order authorities.
Additionally, the initiative introduces clear rules regarding behavior in public spaces and prohibits the possession of dangerous objects at events. Public events that promote violence, military aggression, or messages that undermine national security and territorial integrity are also prohibited.
The draft law will be presented for a vote in its second reading.
