Romania to punish anti-Roma acts with tough prison sentences

Romania’s Parliament has passed a law that will punish “verbal or physical” actions against the large Roma community with prison sentences up 10 years. The law is considered a landmark in the EU member state where anti-Roma prejudice is rife. It comes after a far-right party, which had flown under the radar, won 9% of … Continuă lectura Romania to punish anti-Roma acts with tough prison sentences