“This bill intends to “gag” police and judges in the discharge of their duties and “silence” journalists by hindering them to inform citizens,” explained the gagged Leoluca Orlando, one of the main supporters of the protest. 
On 12 June 2010, this anti-phone tapping bill already received the “green light” by the Italian Senate. It foresees penalties of up to € 450.000 for editors or even detention until 4 years for journalists. It was put into place to prohibit the leaking of phone and wire-taped conversations on criminal probes to mainstream media and online media.
Niccolo Rinaldi’ shared his concern: “We are all here with a gag, and despite being very tired, we won’t give up to an unfair bill which is against European principles.”
“If the bill would be approved - concluded Orlando - Italy will become a dictatorship and would not adhere anymore to European standards.”
In Rome, a demonstration organized by IDV took place on the 1st of July.
To see a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkdHyKkdnAc