The Italian government is about to approve a measure that the opposition has described as a genuine legal "bounty hunt." The new security package... government of Giorgia Meloni It proposes the payment of financial bonuses to lawyers who persuade their immigrant clients to accept voluntary return to their countries of origin.
The measure has already passed the upper house of parliament and now goes to a final vote.
How does the "return bonus" work?
The logic of the proposal is straightforward: the lawyer only receives the bonus after confirmation that the immigrant has indeed left Italian territory.
- The value: Estimates from the Italian press point to approximately 615 euros (approximately BRL 3.500) Process completed successfully.
- The budget: are planned 246.000 Euros for this year, with projected increases for 2027 and 2028, of 492.000 euros annually, according to the newspaper. the Sun 24 Hours.
- The restriction: At the same time, the government wants to eliminate access to state legal aid for immigrants who try to challenge deportation orders in court.
"Incompatible with the Constitution"
The reaction from legal institutions was immediate. The Italian association of criminal lawyers, the Union of Italian Criminal Chambers He claims that the measure undermines the independence of the profession.
"Professionals should act independently and not be constrained by financial incentives linked to results that are in the State's interest.", they emphasized in a statement, UCPI.
The judges' union also warned of the risk of compromising judicial protection, transforming the right to defense into a "trade counter" for immigration-related transactions.
Criticism and the legal "Wild West"
The party leader More EuropeRiccardo Magi coined the term that dominates the headlines: "Wild West-style reward"According to Magi, the government is trying to transform lawyers into instruments of immigration policy, subverting the social function of the legal profession.
The security package in numbers
| Size | Details |
| Estimated bonus | € 615 by an immigrant convinced to leave. |
| Budget for 2026 | € 246.000 allocated to the incentive fund. |
| Payment terms | Only after effective output the country. |
| Support cut | End of state aid for those contesting deportation. |
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April 20 from 2026 at 13: 24
The most unbelievable thing is that 71,5% of Italian-Brazilian descendants support this "infamous" Meloni government. I'm among the 28,5% who support a referendum in favor of the complete resignation of this Meloni government... Out with this Meloni government and company!