(ANSA) - Rome, November 14 - A member of the anti-migrant
League party who has stood out for vociferous anti-migrant
stances was voted head of the Senate human rights committee on
Wednesday, sparking protests from the opposition and rights
groups.
The centre-left Democratic Party (PD) said Stefania
Pucciarelli's appointment was a "provocation".
Equality Italia said Pucciarelli "does not fail to take every
opportunity to show her aversion to migrant persons and in
particular to Roma persons.
"In short, the majority has put a wolf in the pen of a
defenceless flock of sheep".
Anti-migrant Leaguer voted head of human rights panel
Stefania Pucciarelli's appointment a 'provocation' says PD