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“When the respect and feeling of a citizen, awareness and exclusion is not enough, there is always a law. And it is the law – with its sanctions – reminds us that the spread of private content is a crime, from recall porn. ”
This is the position of Giorgia Melon in the case of a web site of pornographic content that shocked Italy.
The Prime Minister of the Italian Prime Minister -discovered that she was among the famous women who saw Made, falsified or stolen photos of them at ideal moments that will be placed on the web pica.eu, accompanied by vulgar comments
Georgia Melony calls for victims to immediately report incidents to stop the crime and protect their dignity.
‘I’m disgusting’
“I am disgusted with what happened, and I want to express my solidarity with all the women who were offended, their confidentiality was violated by the administrators of this forum and its users,” George Melony said in an interview with Corriere Della Sera. He emphasized the importance Digital education And she personal responsibilityRemembering that those who distribute personal content without consent commit a serious crime.
Castle on the forum and research
Website Phica.eulocated in the center of the scandal, closed after a wave of complaints, public protest and collection of signatures involving This exceeded 140,000Field
Legal representatives of the forum in their announcement called the platform as “private exchange space” was supposedly incorrectly used by some users. ” The authorities did not accept an excuse, and the competent authorities began investigations To determine who managed the forum, and who participated by launching sexist comments and insults.
What is phica.eu
Forum Fica The EU was on the Internet for about twenty years and became one of the most famous and most famous sites for the exchange of stolen, false or false photographs of women without consent.
According to reports The site was not posted on Italian servers And his leadership is covered by anonymity: there is no official information about the founders or managers.
In the announcement of the termination of the site, managers claimed that the platform was born as “a place dedicated to those who wanted to certify themselves and share content in a safe environment.”
A version that contradicts the reality that arose as a result of investigations and evidence of the victims that speak of Virtual space where women’s personal life regularly drank And turned into an object of ridicule and digital violence.
The police are moving to identify criminals through international partnerships, since the site may have been posted abroad.
Reaction of institutions and parties
The case caused strong political debate. OR Minister of Family and Equal Opportunities, Evgenia RokchellaHe promised new initiatives to monitor and fight similar phenomena, speaking of “barbarism”, which should be cope with the highest possible determination.
In the Democratic Party, they announced their intention to file a group complaint open to members of all parties, as a powerful message against abuse, which affects not only well -known women, but also many ordinary citizens.
Senator Italy Viva; Raffaella PytaHe called for the raised problem in parliament, emphasizing the need for joint work between ministries responsible for the search for joint legislative decisions, including at the European level.
Mobilization of citizens
Institutional pressure was combined with the pressure of civil society. In the online referendum, it is designed to close the forum that he collected 140,000 signatures For several days with the support of personalities from the world of culture and entertainment.
At the same time, associations and lawyers consider collective actions to increase the protection of victims and give a clear idea of counteracting violence in a digital figure.
Support for Kodakons Donna
Specific assistance provided by the organization Codacons DonnaWhich activated legal advice and psychological support service for women. “The victims should know that they are not alone,” the club said.
Codacons Donna provide lawyers and psychologists, inviting anyone who was in violation, write [email protected] or contact WhatsApp number 3715201706.
What provides for the Law on “Revenge Porn”
The distribution of photographs from private points without consent is punishable by Article 612 of the Criminal Code adopted in 2019. This crime against a person and, in particular, is included in crimes against personal freedom.
Fines vary from Prison Convenation from one to six years and a fine of 5,000 to 15,000 eurosWith aggravating proof, if the criminal is a former or current partner or if the distribution is performed by digital media.
Victims also have the opportunity to claim civil losses. Those who comment or convey this type can also be subject to crimes, such as diffamation and incitement to violence.
“The Court of Appeal, in decision No. 14927 of 2023, explained that the crime spreads not only when images or videos about sexual acts or genitals are scattered, but also when they belong to other erogenous zones of the body, in conditions of such contexts.”
Treasher violence
Porn, called persistent revenge, is one of the most cunning of modern violence, because He is able to turn personal content into destructive weapons in a few minutes.
These are not only cases of personal revenge, but also actions to impose a sovereignty and degeneration of profit, with the dramatic psychological and social consequences for the victims.
Phica.eu scandal restored in the center of discussion the need for more strict rulesHigher support for victims and digital culture based on respect and responsibility.