Vulnerable migrants made homeless after Italy passes ‘Salvini decree’
Decree named after leader of far-right party abolishes humanitarian protection for those not eligible for refugee status
Dozens of migrants, including victims of sex trafficking and a child with mental health problems, have been removed from so-called “welcome centres” in Italy as the populist government’s hardline immigration measures kick in.
The “Salvini decree” – named after Matteo Salvini, interior minister and leader of the far-right League – won a vote in parliament last week and was formally endorsed by the president Sergio Mattarella on Monday.