GARAGNANI: "Introduzione dell'articolo 596-ter del codice penale, concernente l'esclusione della punibilità per reati di diffamazione commessi da consiglieri comunali e provinciali nell'esercizio delle loro funzioni" (2978)

This legislative proposal aims to introduce a new article to the Italian penal code to prevent local municipal and provincial councilors from being punished for defamation. It seeks to protect the freedom of expression of elected local representatives while they perform their official duties. The change would primarily affect local government officials, granting them a specific legal exemption from criminal penalties regarding defamation claims arising from their professional activities.