Parliament adopts criminal procedure code changes

I second your comments Zoran.

Hasty law is bad law.

I wonder if the law specify exactly what 'holigans' are and how long it will be before it is expanded, say for example to journalists and media organizations who do not toe the government's Wizard of Oz narrative.

This is incompetence and lack of confidence in the existing legal system at the highest level. If Tadic and co were serious about legal reform, then such a law would not be necessary, but as usual they are reacting to events with an eye on Brussels and the next elections rather than what is good for serbian citizens.

Wow, this draconian law was passed as quickly and effeciently as true dictatorships. Where was the public debate? This compares to anti-terrorism laws in some countries, like the UK for instance where suspected terrorists can be detained for 28 days. However, 30 days for suspected violence is going too far.

As far as I'm aware, the so-called hooligans are protesting against the government and not necessarily against pride parades. I'm not really surprised as the government seems to prioritise meetings with NATO, selling Serbia to the EU, searching for Mladic, focusing on apology declarations (such as Srebrenica), pursuing losing court battles, securing unpopular pride parades and flashing EU carrots.

It's record on improving the lives of Serbian citizens is very poor indeed. Where are the initiatives to improve investment? How about revising our flawed tax laws? What about potential development investments that are currently blocked (one with China comes to mind)?

The people are angry and this government only knows how to make things worse. It only demonstrates subservience to its masters in Brussels and Washington. In fact, it's a complete joke and has done very little to improve the quality of the average citizen.

this is a fascist law which enables the government to lock up anyone who disagrees with its policies.This will enable the police to lock up anyone who next time demonstrates against the sodomites,or perhaps a "nationalist" who only wants whats best for his people and country.God bless Kosmet

Serbia is not the only country whose citizens are disruptive at football matches, yet other countries do not pass 'special' laws that control violence. This law is just another Tadic power grab that will allow him to prevent protests against his regime. That LDP, which also wants to give up Kosovo and have gay parades, has joined the ruling party should shock no one. Serbs have none to blame than themselves, for they allowed Tadic to seize power. Now they pay the price. What good have all of Tadic's promises and lies gained for you, O Serbia, when they have taken your soul?

'the so-called hooligans are protesting against the government and not necessarily against pride parades'

Zoran, stop being silly please. There are no anti government protests. What we saw was a single alleged anti parade protest which turned into a riot. After that we saw them in Italy too - where according to you I suppose they were also protesting against the government...

Serbia is not the only country whose citizens are disruptive at football matches, yet other countries do not pass 'special' laws that control violence. This law is just another Tadic power grab that will allow him to prevent protests against his regime. That LDP, which also wants to give up Kosovo and have gay parades, has joined the ruling party should shock no one. Serbs have none to blame than themselves, for they allowed Tadic to seize power. Now they pay the price. What good have all of Tadic's promises and lies gained for you, O Serbia, when they have taken your soul?

this is a fascist law which enables the government to lock up anyone who disagrees with its policies.This will enable the police to lock up anyone who next time demonstrates against the sodomites,or perhaps a "nationalist" who only wants whats best for his people and country.God bless Kosmet

Wow, this draconian law was passed as quickly and effeciently as true dictatorships. Where was the public debate? This compares to anti-terrorism laws in some countries, like the UK for instance where suspected terrorists can be detained for 28 days. However, 30 days for suspected violence is going too far.

As far as I'm aware, the so-called hooligans are protesting against the government and not necessarily against pride parades. I'm not really surprised as the government seems to prioritise meetings with NATO, selling Serbia to the EU, searching for Mladic, focusing on apology declarations (such as Srebrenica), pursuing losing court battles, securing unpopular pride parades and flashing EU carrots.

It's record on improving the lives of Serbian citizens is very poor indeed. Where are the initiatives to improve investment? How about revising our flawed tax laws? What about potential development investments that are currently blocked (one with China comes to mind)?

The people are angry and this government only knows how to make things worse. It only demonstrates subservience to its masters in Brussels and Washington. In fact, it's a complete joke and has done very little to improve the quality of the average citizen.

I second your comments Zoran.

Hasty law is bad law.

I wonder if the law specify exactly what 'holigans' are and how long it will be before it is expanded, say for example to journalists and media organizations who do not toe the government's Wizard of Oz narrative.

This is incompetence and lack of confidence in the existing legal system at the highest level. If Tadic and co were serious about legal reform, then such a law would not be necessary, but as usual they are reacting to events with an eye on Brussels and the next elections rather than what is good for serbian citizens.

'the so-called hooligans are protesting against the government and not necessarily against pride parades'

Zoran, stop being silly please. There are no anti government protests. What we saw was a single alleged anti parade protest which turned into a riot. After that we saw them in Italy too - where according to you I suppose they were also protesting against the government...