New law in Romania sees tough prison sentences for anti-Roma comments, acts

Romania’s president on Monday signed off on a law that punishes “verbal or physical” actions against the sizable and socially marginalized Roma community with tough prison sentences. The law is considered a landmark in the EU member state where prejudice against the group is commonplace. Lawmakers passed the legislation on Dec. 15 in a 244-1 … Continuă lectura New law in Romania sees tough prison sentences for anti-Roma comments, acts